2003 AC Cobra vs. 1966 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2003 AC Cobra is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Falcon 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 244 more horse power than 1966 Ford Falcon. (106 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Falcon weights approximately 57 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 AC Cobra (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Falcon. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2003 AC Cobra | 1966 Ford Falcon | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Cobra | Falcon |
Year Released | 2003 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 74.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1119 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2720 mm |