1966 AC Cobra vs. 1980 Ford Escort
To start off, 1980 Ford Escort is newer by 14 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 367 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 AC Cobra weights approximately 244 kg more than 1980 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 580 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1966 AC Cobra | 1980 Ford Escort | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Cobra | Escort |
Year Released | 1966 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6997 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 410 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 651 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 53.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 266 km/hour | 144 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 903 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |