2002 AC Cobra vs. 2000 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2002 AC Cobra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2000 Ford Mustang. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mustang weights approximately 238 kg more than 2002 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, 2000 Ford Mustang (447 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 AC Cobra. (400 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
2002 AC Cobra | 2000 Ford Mustang | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Cobra | Mustang |
Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 447 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2580 mm |