2001 AC Cobra vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2001 AC Cobra is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 AC Cobra (350 HP) has 301 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Cortina weights approximately 163 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 AC Cobra (400 Nm) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (85 Nm). This means 2001 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
2001 AC Cobra | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Cobra | Cortina |
Year Released | 2001 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1223 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2500 mm |