1966 AC Cobra vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 15 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) has 340 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 AC Cobra weights approximately 137 kg more than 1981 Ford Capri. 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 534 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1966 AC Cobra | 1981 Ford Capri | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Cobra | Capri |
Year Released | 1966 | 1981 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6997 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 410 HP | 70 HP |
Torque | 651 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 266 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 58 L |