2000 AC Cobra vs. 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood
To start off, 2000 AC Cobra is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood (375 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2000 AC Cobra. (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster 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, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 AC Cobra. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 AC Cobra. 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 2000 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 2000 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Cobra | 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood | |
| Make | AC | Cadillac |
| Model | Cobra | Fleetwood |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 7725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 109.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 98 L |
