1966 AC Cobra vs. 2004 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2004 Dodge Durango is newer by 38 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 200 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Durango. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Durango weights approximately 972 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) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Durango. (319 Nm). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 AC Cobra | 2004 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | AC | Dodge |
| Model | Cobra | Durango |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 3704 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 2119 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 102 L |
