1996 AC Cobra vs. 2004 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2004 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 AC Cobra would be higher. 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 126 more horse power than 2004 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2004 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 976 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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lincoln Town Car. (389 Nm). This means 1996 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lincoln Town Car. 2004 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1996 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1996 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 AC Cobra | 2004 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | AC | Lincoln |
| Model | Cobra | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4603 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 239 HP |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 2002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 72 L |
