2000 AC Cobra vs. 2005 Ford GT
To start off, 2005 Ford GT is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 AC Cobra would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford GT (551 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2000 AC Cobra. (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2000 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford GT weights approximately 684 kg more than 2000 AC Cobra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Ford GT (678 Nm) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 AC Cobra. (400 Nm). This means 2005 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Cobra | 2005 Ford GT | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Cobra | GT |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 551 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 66 L |
