1997 AC Cobra vs. 1997 Ford F-250
To start off, both 1997 AC Cobra and 1997 Ford F-250 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 AC Cobra (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1997 Ford F-250. (306 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1354 kg more than 1997 AC Cobra.
Because 1997 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 AC Cobra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-250 will offer significantly more control. 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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford F-250. (575 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1997 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford F-250. 1997 Ford F-250 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. 1997 Ford F-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 AC Cobra | 1997 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Cobra | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 6800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 2380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3490 mm |
