2001 AC Cobra vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang is newer by 12 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Mustang (414 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2001 AC Cobra. (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2001 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Mustang weights approximately 585 kg more than 2001 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, 2013 Ford Mustang (529 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 AC Cobra. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 AC Cobra | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Cobra | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2720 mm |
