1963 AC Cobra vs. 1970 Ford Escort
To start off, 1970 Ford Escort is newer by 7 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 233 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 AC Cobra weights approximately 245 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort. 1970 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1963 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1963 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Cobra | 1970 Ford Escort | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Cobra | Escort |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2400 mm |
