1964 AC Cobra vs. 1973 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1973 Ford Fairlane is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 AC Cobra (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1973 Ford Fairlane. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 440 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 AC Cobra (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Fairlane. (339 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1964 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1964 AC Cobra | 1973 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Cobra | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1964 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4737 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 426 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2950 mm |