2000 AC Cobra vs. 1967 Ford GT 40
To start off, 2000 AC Cobra is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 350 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 98 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 AC Cobra (400 Nm) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2000 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Cobra | 1967 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Cobra | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 125 L |
