1985 AC Cobra vs. 1964 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1985 AC Cobra is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 AC Cobra (320 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 AC Cobra weights approximately 215 kg more than 1964 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1985 AC Cobra (522 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1985 AC Cobra | 1964 Ford Taunus | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Cobra | Taunus |
Year Released | 1985 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 47 L |