2003 AC Cobra vs. 1985 Ford Granada
To start off, 2003 AC Cobra is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Granada 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 276 more horse power than 1985 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Granada weights approximately 173 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 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Cobra | 1985 Ford Granada | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Cobra | Granada |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2780 mm |
