2004 Ford Mustang vs. 1967 AC Cobra
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 AC Cobra would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 AC Cobra (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 371 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 AC Cobra (651 Nm) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (411 Nm). This means 1967 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mustang | 1967 AC Cobra | |
| Make | Ford | AC |
| Model | Mustang | Cobra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 6997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 410 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 107.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1147 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 68 L |
