2003 AC Cobra vs. 1990 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2003 AC Cobra is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Mustang 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 245 more horse power than 1990 Ford Mustang. (105 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Mustang weights approximately 198 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 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2003 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2003 AC Cobra | 1990 Ford Mustang | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Cobra | Mustang |
Year Released | 2003 | 1990 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2560 mm |