1961 AC Cobra vs. 1969 Ford Ranchero
To start off, 1969 Ford Ranchero is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 AC Cobra would be higher. At 7,022 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Ford Ranchero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Ranchero (355 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1961 AC Cobra. (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 1961 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Ranchero weights approximately 585 kg more than 1961 AC Cobra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Ford Ranchero (651 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Cobra. (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Cobra | 1969 Ford Ranchero | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Cobra | Ranchero |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 7022 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 41 L |
