1966 AC Cobra vs. 1986 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1986 Ford Falcon 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 290 more horse power than 1986 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Falcon weights approximately 223 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. Let's talk about torque, 1966 AC Cobra (651 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Falcon. (241 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 AC Cobra | 1986 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Cobra | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 3273 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2840 mm |
