1997 AC Cobra vs. 1966 Ford Consul
To start off, 1997 AC Cobra is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Consul would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 AC Cobra (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 1966 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 AC Cobra weights approximately 244 kg more than 1966 Ford Consul. 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, 1997 AC Cobra (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 494 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1997 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1997 AC Cobra | 1966 Ford Consul | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Cobra | Consul |
Year Released | 1997 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1181 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 365 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 579 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 782 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 40 L |