2003 AC Cobra vs. 2011 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 AC Cobra would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2011 Ford Expedition. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1613 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, 2011 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 AC Cobra. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 AC Cobra. 2011 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2003 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 2003 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Cobra | 2011 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Cobra | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 2675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5621 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1974 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3327 mm |
