1966 AC Cobra vs. 2010 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 2010 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Ranger weights approximately 300 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 442 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1966 AC Cobra | 2010 Ford Ranger | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Cobra | Ranger |
Year Released | 1966 | 2010 |
Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6997 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 410 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 651 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 1447 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5171 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3193 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 74 L |