1966 AC Cobra vs. 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500
To start off, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 is newer by 42 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, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1966 AC Cobra. (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1966 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 AC Cobra weights approximately 70 kg more than 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500.
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, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 (652 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 AC Cobra. (651 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 AC Cobra | 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Cobra | Shelby GT 500 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 5409 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 652 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 1077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 61 L |
