1996 AC Cobra vs. 1996 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 1996 AC Cobra and 1996 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 AC Cobra (365 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1996 Ford Mustang. (350 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Mustang weights approximately 319 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 AC Cobra (579 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Mustang. (556 Nm). This means 1996 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1996 AC Cobra | 1996 Ford Mustang | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Cobra | Mustang |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 365 HP | 350 HP |
Torque | 579 Nm | 556 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2580 mm |