Mustang Vs. Cobra
The Ford Mustang and the AC Cobra debuted in the 1960s. However, while the British-made Cobra ceased production in 1967, Ford still continues to make the Mustang, which has become the company's iconic sports automobile.
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Engines
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The latest Mustang engines could be either V6 or V8 ones, depending on which trim you choose. All Cobras had V8 engines, equipment that Ford supplied.
Transmissions
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While the Cobra had the four-speed manual transmission, today's Mustangs have a choice between five-speed manual and automatic transmissions.
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Fuel Tank Capacity
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Fuel tank capacity for the latest Mustang is 16 gallons. The Cobra, in its heyday, was larger at 18 gallons.
Performance
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The Mustang can do a 0-60-mph (mile per hour) sprint in the mid-5 second range, which is the same performance the Cobra could pull in the 1960s.
Body Type
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Today's Mustangs come in coupes and convertible. The Cobra was manufactured as a roadster, a two-seater without a roof and rear window.
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