1966 AC Cobra vs. 1955 Ford F
To start off, 1966 AC Cobra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford F. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford F would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 AC Cobra (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1955 Ford F. (156 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford F weights approximately 893 kg more than 1966 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 AC Cobra | 1955 Ford F | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Cobra | F |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1955 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 4458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3000 mm |
