2001 AC Cobra vs. 1977 Ford Granada
To start off, 2001 AC Cobra is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Granada 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 @ 6500 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (160 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 357 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2001 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
2001 AC Cobra | 1977 Ford Granada | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Cobra | Granada |
Year Released | 2001 | 1977 |
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 | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 220 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 |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1417 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2780 mm |