1999 AC Cobra vs. 1992 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1999 AC Cobra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Cobra (222 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1992 Ford Falcon. (198 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Falcon weights approximately 475 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 AC Cobra (522 Nm) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Falcon. (348 Nm). This means 1999 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Falcon. 1992 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1999 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1999 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 AC Cobra | 1992 Ford Falcon | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Cobra | Falcon |
Year Released | 1999 | 1992 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 222 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 348 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2800 mm |