1985 AC Cobra vs. 1978 Ford Escort
To start off, 1985 AC Cobra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Escort 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 (223 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1978 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 AC Cobra weights approximately 205 kg more than 1978 Ford Escort. 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 (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1985 AC Cobra | 1978 Ford Escort | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Cobra | Escort |
Year Released | 1985 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2410 mm |