Which one is quicker?

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99 XLT 5.4L reg cab
4x2 120" Wheelbase
4 wheel disc brakes/ABS
5 star larait style wheels
Toreador Red/Silver
3.55 gears 255/70/16 OWL
Delta toolbox
Eclipse 5340 cd player
Memphis ARCS50 component speakers w/tweeters mounted flush in the door panels (excellent sound)
Sherwood 35x2 RMS amp for components.
Jensen 50x2 RMS for subs.
2 6.5" Bazooka tubes
Lowering shackles?

 

Not sure about the '97 Cobra, but according to the Lightning test in the current issue of MM&FF: "Astute readers will note that the Lightning's quarter-mile times make it the fastest vehicle currently in Ford's inventory ...".

That would include the '99 Cobra. Was the '97 faster?

Mike

 

From what I understand the '97 was slightly quicker than the '99 Cobra.

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99 XLT 5.4L reg cab
4x2 120" Wheelbase
4 wheel disc brakes/ABS
5 star larait style wheels
Toreador Red/Silver
3.55 gears 255/70/16 OWL
Delta toolbox
Eclipse 5340 cd player
Memphis ARCS50 component speakers w/tweeters mounted flush in the door panels (excellent sound)
Sherwood 35x2 RMS amp for components.
Jensen 50x2 RMS for subs.
2 6.5" Bazooka tubes
Lowering shackles?

 

The real shame for Cobra owners is that none of them makes their rated power, from 96 thru 99. Cobra owners are making their feelings known to Ford, as well they should.

It's a fantastic engine, the DOHC, with it's 6-bolt mains, fractured connecting rods, etc., etc. It's capable of withstanding 500 hp levels and perhaps more, turning very high rpms. I'm on my third DOHC, and love the engine.

As far as which one is quicker, most Cobra's we've seen in good weather run about 14.1 or so, and most Lightings in decent weather run 14.2, so it's a real toss-up, and will be up to the driver, IMHO.

Our bests to all,

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Mike Troyer
Performance Products, Inc.
National Distributor of Superchips
(540) 862-9515
Email: mtroyer@compuserve.com