2000 AC Cobra vs. 1981 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2000 AC Cobra is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Cortina 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 291 more horse power than 1981 Ford Cortina. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Cortina weights approximately 100 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
2000 AC Cobra | 1981 Ford Cortina | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Cobra | Cortina |
Year Released | 2000 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 54 L |