1962 AC Cobra vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,265 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 AC Cobra (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 56 kg more than 1962 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, 1962 AC Cobra (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1962 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1962 AC Cobra | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Cobra | Sierra |
Year Released | 1962 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4265 cc | 1608 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 87.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |