1997 AC Cobra vs. 1986 Ford Capri
To start off, 1997 AC Cobra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Capri 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 293 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 AC Cobra weights approximately 16 kg more than 1986 Ford Capri. 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 460 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1997 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri. 1986 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1997 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1997 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 AC Cobra | 1986 Ford Capri | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Cobra | Capri |
Year Released | 1997 | 1986 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 365 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 579 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 58 L |