1966 AC Cobra vs. 2010 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Ford Falcon is newer by 44 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) has 23 more horse power than 2010 Ford Falcon. (387 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Falcon.
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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Falcon. (520 Nm). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Falcon. 2010 Ford Falcon 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. 2010 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 AC Cobra | 2010 Ford Falcon | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Cobra | Falcon |
Year Released | 1966 | 2010 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6997 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 410 HP | 387 HP |
Torque | 651 Nm | 520 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |