2000 AC Cobra vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 2000 AC Cobra is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (82 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Capri weights approximately 66 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 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (149 Nm). This means 2000 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Cobra | 1969 Ford Capri | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Cobra | Capri |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 91 L |
