1962 AC Cobra vs. 1987 Ford RS 200
To start off, 1987 Ford RS 200 is newer by 25 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 9 more horse power than 1987 Ford RS 200. (247 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford RS 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford RS 200 weights approximately 248 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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford RS 200. (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1962 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford RS 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Cobra | 1987 Ford RS 200 | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Cobra | RS 200 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 1804 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 77.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1232 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 116 L |
