1962 AC Cobra vs. 2003 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2003 Ford Econovan is newer by 41 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 166 more horse power than 2003 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Econovan weights approximately 311 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 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Econovan. (139 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Econovan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Cobra | 2003 Ford Econovan | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Cobra | Econovan |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 1789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2210 mm |
