2000 AC Cobra vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2000 AC Cobra is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Sierra 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 190 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 280 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 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (216 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2000 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Cobra | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Cobra | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2610 mm |
