1963 AC Cobra vs. 1968 Ford 17
To start off, 1968 Ford 17 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 AC Cobra (271 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (81 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 17 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 AC Cobra (423 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (132 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Cobra | 1968 Ford 17 | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Cobra | 17 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |
