1964 AC Cobra vs. 2001 Ford 49

To start off, 2001 Ford 49 is newer by 37 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 139 more horse power than 2001 Ford 49. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford 49. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford 49 weights approximately 288 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) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford 49. (175 Nm). This means 1964 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford 49. 2001 Ford 49 has automatic transmission and 1964 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1964 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford 49 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1964 AC Cobra 2001 Ford 49
Make AC Ford
Model Cobra 49
Year Released 1964 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4737 cc 3899 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 267 HP 128 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 426 Nm 175 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1010 kg 1298 kg
Wheelbase Size 2290 mm 2620 mm


 

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