2003 AC Cobra vs. 2000 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2003 AC Cobra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Ranger 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 215 more horse power than 2000 Ford Ranger. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Ranger weights approximately 236 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) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Ranger. (250 Nm). This means 2003 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Cobra | 2000 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Cobra | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2800 mm |
