2005 AC Cobra vs. 1998 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2005 AC Cobra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1998 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Mustang weights approximately 328 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 AC Cobra (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 AC Cobra | 1998 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Cobra | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 3797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2580 mm |
