1999 AC Cobra vs. 1997 Ford Ranger
To start off, 1999 AC Cobra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Ranger 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 104 more horse power than 1997 Ford Ranger. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Ranger weights approximately 370 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 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Ranger. (198 Nm). This means 1999 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Cobra | 1997 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Cobra | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2840 mm |
