2003 AC Cobra vs. 2003 Ford GT
To start off, both 2003 AC Cobra and 2003 Ford GT were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2003 AC Cobra. (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2003 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford GT weights approximately 458 kg more than 2003 AC Cobra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 AC Cobra. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
2003 AC Cobra | 2003 Ford GT | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Cobra | GT |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 5409 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 678 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 105.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2490 mm |