1963 AC Cobra vs. 1991 Ford Granada
To start off, 1991 Ford Granada is newer by 28 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 79 more horse power than 1991 Ford Granada. (192 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Granada weights approximately 372 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 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Granada. (275 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Granada. 1991 Ford Granada 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. 1991 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Cobra | 1991 Ford Granada | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Cobra | Granada |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 2935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2710 mm |
