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AC Cobra (MK IV) 4.9 i V8 Superblower · Stage 3vsAC Cobra (MK IV) 4.9 i V8 Superblower · Stage 1vsAC Cobra (MK IV) 4.9 i V8 Superblower · Stage 2vsAC Cobra (MK IV) 4.9 i V8 Superblower

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Comparison overview

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AC Cobra (MK IV) 4.9 i V8 Superblower (Stage 3) 463 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    288 km/h
    179 mph
  • Most powerful
    463 hp
    345 kW
  • Highest torque
    757 Nm
    558 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,160 kg
    2,557 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    399 hp/t
    298 kW/t
    2.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.7 L/100 km
    15.0 mpg US
    18.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.9 L/100 km
    21.6 mpg US
    25.9 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    91/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    38/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower (Stage 3)463 hpACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower (Stage 1)372 hpACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower (Stage 2)407 hpACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower326 hp
Power
463hp345kW+137 hp
372hp277kW+46 hp
407hp304kW+81 hp
326hp243kW
Torque
757Nm558lb-ft+235 Nm
606Nm447lb-ft+84 Nm
668Nm493lb-ft+146 Nm
522Nm385lb-ft
Curb weight
1,160kg2,557lb
1,160kg2,557lb
1,160kg2,557lb
1,160kg2,557lb
Gross weight
1,360kg2,998lb
1,360kg2,998lb
1,360kg2,998lb
1,360kg2,998lb
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
+23 km/h
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
+20 km/h
Calculated
277 km/h
172 mph
+12 km/h
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
36.6s99% target: 285 km/h / 177 mph-10.4 s
Calculated
45.5s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph-1.4 s
Calculated
39.9s99% target: 274 km/h / 170 mph-7.1 s
Calculated
46.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.4s-0.8 s
3.9s-0.3 s
3.7s-0.5 s
4.2s
0-200 km/h
9.4s-3.9 s
Calculated
11.3s-2.0 s
Calculated
10.7s-2.6 s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.2s-0.8 s
Calculated
3.7s-0.3 s
Calculated
3.5s-0.5 s
Calculated
4.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.0s-1.2 s
Calculated
11.7s-0.5 s
Calculated
11.4s-0.7 s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
399hp/t298kW/t181hp/1000 lb
Calculated
320hp/t239kW/t145hp/1000 lb
Calculated
351hp/t262kW/t159hp/1000 lb
Calculated
281hp/t210kW/t127hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
653Nm/t437lb-ft/ton
Calculated
522Nm/t349lb-ft/ton
Calculated
576Nm/t385lb-ft/ton
Calculated
450Nm/t301lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
4,942cc302cu in
4,942cc302cu in
4,942cc302cu in
4,942cc302cu in
Length
4,200mm165in
4,200mm165in
4,200mm165in
4,200mm165in
Width
1,745mm69in
1,745mm69in
1,745mm69in
1,745mm69in
Height
1,200mm47in
1,200mm47in
1,200mm47in
1,200mm47in
Wheelbase
2,285mm90in
2,285mm90in
2,285mm90in
2,285mm90in
Front track
1,410mm56in
1,410mm56in
1,410mm56in
1,410mm56in
Rear track
1,485mm58in
1,485mm58in
1,485mm58in
1,485mm58in
Doors
2
2
2
2
Seats
2
2
2
2
Fuel tank
70L
70L
70L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AC Cobra (MK IV) 4.9 i V8 Superblower (Stage 3) 463 hpAC Cobra (MK IV) 4.9 i V8 Superblower (Stage 1) 372 hpAC Cobra (MK IV) 4.9 i V8 Superblower (Stage 2) 407 hpAC Cobra (MK IV) 4.9 i V8 Superblower 326 hpPowerTorque
  • AC Cobra (MK IV) 4.9 i V8 Superblower (Stage 3) 463 hp: Power / Torque
  • AC Cobra (MK IV) 4.9 i V8 Superblower (Stage 1) 372 hp: Power / Torque
  • AC Cobra (MK IV) 4.9 i V8 Superblower (Stage 2) 407 hp: Power / Torque
  • AC Cobra (MK IV) 4.9 i V8 Superblower 326 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower (Stage 3)463 hp5,700 rpm3,750 rpm5,950 rpm
ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower (Stage 1)372 hp5,700 rpm3,750 rpm5,950 rpm
ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower (Stage 2)407 hp5,700 rpm3,750 rpm5,950 rpm
ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower326 hp5,700 rpm3,750 rpm5,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower (Stage 3)463 hpACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower (Stage 1)372 hpACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower (Stage 2)407 hpACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower326 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.2 s
3.7 s
3.5 s
4.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.4 s
3.9 s
3.7 s
4.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.4 s
11.3 s
10.7 s
13.3 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
277 km/h
172 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
5.2 s
5.1 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.3 s
7.7 s
7.5 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.3 s
9.9 s
9.6 s
10.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.0 s
11.7 s
11.4 s
12.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
216 km/h
134 mph
203 km/h
126 mph
206 km/h
128 mph
192 km/h
119 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower (Stage 3)463 hp
463 hp
345 kW
ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower (Stage 1)372 hp
372 hp
277 kW
ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower (Stage 2)407 hp
407 hp
304 kW
ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower326 hp
326 hp
243 kW

AC Cobra (MK IV) 4.9 i V8 Superblower (Stage 3) 463 hp has 137 hp more than AC Cobra (MK IV) 4.9 i V8 Superblower 326 hp.

The biggest power difference is between AC Cobra (MK IV) 4.9 i V8 Superblower 326 hp and AC Cobra (MK IV) 4.9 i V8 Superblower (Stage 3) 463 hp: 137 hp (102 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower (Stage 3)463 hp
757 Nm
558 lb-ft
ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower (Stage 1)372 hp
606 Nm
447 lb-ft
ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower (Stage 2)407 hp
668 Nm
493 lb-ft
ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower326 hp
522 Nm
385 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower (Stage 3)463 hp
1,160 kg
2,557 lb
ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower (Stage 1)372 hp
1,160 kg
2,557 lb
ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower (Stage 2)407 hp
1,160 kg
2,557 lb
ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower326 hp
1,160 kg
2,557 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower (Stage 3)463 hp
288 km/h
179 mph
ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower (Stage 1)372 hp
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower (Stage 2)407 hp
277 km/h
172 mph
ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower326 hp
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower (Stage 3)463 hp3.4 s
ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower (Stage 1)372 hp3.9 s
ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower (Stage 2)407 hp3.7 s
ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower326 hp4.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AC Cobra (MK IV) 4.9 i V8 Superblower (Stage 3) 463 hp and AC Cobra (MK IV) 4.9 i V8 Superblower 326 hp: 0.8 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are AC Cobra (MK IV) 4.9 i V8 Superblower (Stage 2) 407 hp and AC Cobra (MK IV) 4.9 i V8 Superblower (Stage 1) 372 hp, separated by only 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower (Stage 3)463 hp
399 hp/t
298 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower (Stage 1)372 hp
320 hp/t
239 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower (Stage 2)407 hp
351 hp/t
262 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower326 hp
281 hp/t
210 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower (Stage 3)463 hp
463 hp
345 kW
3.4 s
288 km/h
179 mph
ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower (Stage 1)372 hp
372 hp
277 kW
3.9 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower (Stage 2)407 hp
407 hp
304 kW
3.7 s
277 km/h
172 mph
ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower326 hp
326 hp
243 kW
4.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower (Stage 3)463 hp
Power
463 hp
345 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,200 mm
165.4 in
Height
1,200 mm
47.2 in
ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower (Stage 1)372 hp
Power
372 hp
277 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,200 mm
165.4 in
Height
1,200 mm
47.2 in
ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower (Stage 2)407 hp
Power
407 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
277 km/h
172 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,200 mm
165.4 in
Height
1,200 mm
47.2 in
ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower326 hp
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,200 mm
165.4 in
Height
1,200 mm
47.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower (Stage 3)463 hpACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower (Stage 1)372 hpACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower (Stage 2)407 hpACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower326 hp
Power
463 hp
345 kW
372 hp
277 kW
407 hp
304 kW
326 hp
243 kW
Torque
757 Nm
558 lb-ft
606 Nm
447 lb-ft
668 Nm
493 lb-ft
522 Nm
385 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.4 s
3.9 s
3.7 s
4.2 s
Top speed
288 km/h
179 mph
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
277 km/h
172 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,160 kg
2,557 lb
1,160 kg
2,557 lb
1,160 kg
2,557 lb
1,160 kg
2,557 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,200 mm
165.4 in
Height
1,200 mm
47.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,200 mm
165.4 in
Height
1,200 mm
47.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,200 mm
165.4 in
Height
1,200 mm
47.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,200 mm
165.4 in
Height
1,200 mm
47.2 in
Power-to-weight score
399 hp/t
298 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
320 hp/t
239 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
351 hp/t
262 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
281 hp/t
210 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

AC Cobra (MK IV) 4.9 i V8 Superblower (Stage 3) 463 hp

  • Has 91 hp more
  • Has 151 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 79 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

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