1966 AC Cobra vs. 1986 Ford Capri
To start off, 1986 Ford Capri is newer by 20 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 338 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 AC Cobra weights approximately 137 kg more than 1986 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 532 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri. 1986 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1966 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1966 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 AC Cobra | 1986 Ford Capri | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Cobra | Capri |
Year Released | 1966 | 1986 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6997 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 410 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 651 Nm | 119 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 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 58 L |