1963 AC Cobra vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 26 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 146 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (125 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Sierra weights approximately 78 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 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Cobra | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Cobra | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
