1998 AC Cobra vs. 1996 Lincoln Sentinel
To start off, 1998 AC Cobra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lincoln Sentinel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lincoln Sentinel would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Lincoln Sentinel is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lincoln Sentinel weights approximately 683 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. 1996 Lincoln Sentinel has automatic transmission and 1998 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1998 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Lincoln Sentinel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 AC Cobra | 1996 Lincoln Sentinel | |
| Make | AC | Lincoln |
| Model | Cobra | Sentinel |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1709 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2780 mm |
