2003 AC Cobra vs. 1964 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2003 AC Cobra is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 AC Cobra weights approximately 12 kg more than 1964 Ford Taunus. 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, 2003 AC Cobra (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
2003 AC Cobra | 1964 Ford Taunus | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Cobra | Taunus |
Year Released | 2003 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 60.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2710 mm |