1998 AC Cobra vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1998 AC Cobra is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Maverick 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 284 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 234 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 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1998 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 AC Cobra | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Cobra | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2800 mm |
