1966 AC Cobra vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 AC Cobra 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 302 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 AC Cobra weights approximately 224 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. 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, 1966 AC Cobra (651 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 490 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (161 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1966 AC Cobra | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Cobra | Escort |
Year Released | 1966 | 1975 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6997 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 410 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 651 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |