Ford SVT Cobra II vs Ford SVT Cobra III: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Ford · 1994–1998
SVT Cobra II
- Power
- 227 kW309 PS
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Ford · 1999–2004
SVT Cobra III
- Power
- 291 kW396 PS
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In plain words
Ford SVT Cobra III has more power: 291 kW (396 PS) against 227 kW (309 PS) for Ford SVT Cobra II. Ford SVT Cobra II is the older design (from 1994); Ford SVT Cobra III arrived in 1999.
Full specifications
| Ford SVT Cobra II | Ford SVT Cobra III | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 4.6 DOHC V8 · petrol · 227 kW (309 PS) | 4.6 DOHC V8 supercharged · petrol · 291 kW (396 PS) |
| Production years | 1994–1998 | 1999–2004 |
| Body | Coupe | Coupe |
| Class | Sports car | Sports car |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 227 kW (309 PS) 304 hp | 291 kW (396 PS) 390 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 179–227 kW (243–309 PS) 240–304 hp | 239–291 kW (325–396 PS) 321–390 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | 407 Nm 300 lb-ft | 529 Nm 390 lb-ft Better |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 4,601 cc · 8 cyl 4.6 l | 4,601 cc · 8 cyl 4.6 l |
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (6): Body, Class, Country, Fuel, Engine, Drive.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).