1963 AC Cobra vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 50 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford F-150 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1963 AC Cobra. (271 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1963 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1295 kg more than 1963 AC Cobra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 AC Cobra. (423 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 AC Cobra. 2013 Ford F-150 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. 2013 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Cobra | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Cobra | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5888 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2464 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3683 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 98 L |
