1966 AC Cobra vs. 1987 Ford RS 200
To start off, 1987 Ford RS 200 is newer by 21 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 163 more horse power than 1987 Ford RS 200. (247 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford RS 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford RS 200 weights approximately 85 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 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford RS 200. (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford RS 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 AC Cobra | 1987 Ford RS 200 | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Cobra | RS 200 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 1804 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 77.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 1232 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 116 L |
