2000 AC Cobra vs. 1988 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2000 AC Cobra is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1988 Ford Falcon. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Falcon weights approximately 530 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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Falcon. (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2000 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2000 AC Cobra | 1988 Ford Falcon | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Cobra | Falcon |
Year Released | 2000 | 1988 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 3949 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2800 mm |