1963 AC Cobra vs. 1999 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 36 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 51 more horse power than 1999 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Falcon weights approximately 455 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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Falcon. (366 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1963 AC Cobra | 1999 Ford Falcon | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Cobra | Falcon |
Year Released | 1963 | 1999 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4727 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 62 L |