1963 AC Cobra vs. 1983 Ford Capri
To start off, 1983 Ford Capri is newer by 20 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 66 more horse power than 1983 Ford Capri. (205 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Capri weights approximately 195 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Capri. (353 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1963 AC Cobra | 1983 Ford Capri | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Cobra | Capri |
Year Released | 1963 | 1983 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4727 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2570 mm |