2001 AC Cobra vs. 2006 Ford Territory
To start off, 2006 Ford Territory is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 AC Cobra would be higher. At 3,984 cc, 2006 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2006 Ford Territory. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Territory. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Territory weights approximately 164 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2001 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Territory. 2006 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 2001 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 2001 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 AC Cobra | 2006 Ford Territory | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Cobra | Territory |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 3984 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2580 mm |
