1963 AC Cobra vs. 2006 Ford E-350
To start off, 2006 Ford E-350 is newer by 43 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 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 AC Cobra (271 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2006 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford E-350 weights approximately 170 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, 2006 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 AC Cobra. (423 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Cobra | 2006 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Cobra | E-350 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 132 L |
