1993 Ford Fairlane vs. 1967 AC Cobra
To start off, 1993 Ford Fairlane is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 AC Cobra would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 AC Cobra (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1993 Ford Fairlane. (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 463 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 AC Cobra (651 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Fairlane. (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1967 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Fairlane. 1993 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1967 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1967 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Fairlane | 1967 AC Cobra | |
Make | Ford | AC |
Model | Fairlane | Cobra |
Year Released | 1993 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 6997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 410 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 348 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1147 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2290 mm |