1975 Ford Torino vs. 1965 AC Cobra
To start off, 1975 Ford Torino is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC Cobra (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1975 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Torino weights approximately 640 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 AC Cobra (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Torino. (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1965 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Torino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Torino | 1965 AC Cobra | |
| Make | Ford | AC |
| Model | Torino | Cobra |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 4737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 68 L |
