1963 AC Cobra vs. 1986 Ford Granada
To start off, 1986 Ford Granada is newer by 23 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 143 more horse power than 1986 Ford Granada. (128 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Granada weights approximately 256 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 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Granada. (204 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Cobra | 1986 Ford Granada | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Cobra | Granada |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 2394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1306 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 116 L |
