1998 AC Cobra vs. 1958 Ford Consul
To start off, 1998 AC Cobra is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Consul would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 AC Cobra (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Consul weights approximately 63 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 AC Cobra (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1998 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1998 AC Cobra | 1958 Ford Consul | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Cobra | Consul |
Year Released | 1998 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1702 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 365 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 579 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1089 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 47 L |