1962 AC Cobra vs. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 43 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 AC Cobra (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP @ 6150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 856 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) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. (359 Nm). This means 1962 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1962 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1962 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Cobra | 2005 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Cobra | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
