1961 AC Cobra vs. 2010 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger is newer by 49 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 4,265 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 AC Cobra (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2010 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Ranger weights approximately 467 kg more than 1961 AC Cobra.
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, 1961 AC Cobra (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1961 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1961 AC Cobra | 2010 Ford Ranger | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Cobra | Ranger |
Year Released | 1961 | 2010 |
Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4265 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1447 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5171 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3193 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 74 L |