2003 AC Cobra vs. 1999 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2003 AC Cobra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1999 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Falcon weights approximately 468 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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Falcon. (366 Nm @ 3150 RPM). This means 2003 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2003 AC Cobra | 1999 Ford Falcon | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Cobra | Falcon |
Year Released | 2003 | 1999 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 3982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
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 | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2880 mm |