427 Cobra on "Muscle Car" - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

rsnider · 03-18-2012, 06:39 PM

Did anyone see the Factory Five Cobra with the Coyote motor take on the original 427 Cobra? When they got to the drag strip the poor old 427 could only manage a 14.33 with Bob Tasca at the wheel. What the heck was wrong with that car?

The 450 hp Factory Five only turned a 12.86.

Does anyone else think these times suck considering the cars?

Bill Hamilton · 03-18-2012, 07:13 PM

Was it raining or was that their times down the quarter and back? Just kidding and yes those are not impressive times.

falcongtho3 · 03-18-2012, 08:55 PM

I watched it this morning in disbelief.From what they were saying the tires were the limiting factor on the real Cobra. I was stunned by its 1/4 mile time, too. Especially considering the driver. If you saw the shots of them in the other tests (braking and road racing) you'd have to say that they really didn't hold back on anything.

cobramach1 · 03-20-2012, 02:59 PM

Those are really shocking numbers. By far the fastest car I've ever been in was an original 427 Cobra. However that could also be because I felt like my face was going to peel off from the acceleration. I would have figured much better numbers for both cars.

4a7191a · 03-20-2012, 03:38 PM

thats sad

laffstang · 03-20-2012, 08:24 PM

Didn't the 427 trap something like 92? WTF? Tires may have contributed to the poor et, but the mph should still have been much higher.

03-18-2012, 06:39 PM	#1
rsnider Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,336	427 Cobra on "Muscle Car" Did anyone see the Factory Five Cobra with the Coyote motor take on the original 427 Cobra? When they got to the drag strip the poor old 427 could only manage a 14.33 with Bob Tasca at the wheel. What the heck was wrong with that car? The 450 hp Factory Five only turned a 12.86. Does anyone else think these times suck considering the cars?

03-18-2012, 07:13 PM	#2
Bill Hamilton Mustang owner since 1970 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Charleston,SC Posts: 6,248	Re: 427 Cobra on "Muscle Car" Was it raining or was that their times down the quarter and back? Just kidding and yes those are not impressive times. __________________ Bill SUPPORTING MEMBER USAF Retired My 1970 Mach 2003 Ford Mustang Mach I---Black w/5-speed --- gone but not forgotten 2011 Shelby GT-500 --- Ingot Silver Metallic and 6-speed (Sold and Now Terrorizing the residents of New Zealand) 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1---White w/351C-4v Shaker Hood scoop and T-5 tranny 2014 Shelby GT-500 --- White/red stripes and 6-speed 2019 Mustang Convertible Premium Package w/automatic ___________________

03-18-2012, 08:55 PM	#3
falcongtho3 Moderating at Mach 1 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 16,275	Re: 427 Cobra on "Muscle Car" I watched it this morning in disbelief.From what they were saying the tires were the limiting factor on the real Cobra. I was stunned by its 1/4 mile time, too. Especially considering the driver. If you saw the shots of them in the other tests (braking and road racing) you'd have to say that they really didn't hold back on anything. __________________ Krewe de la Mach Rouge #340804 13th Mach 1 built 11/07/02 Build Date 12/13/02 Delivery

03-20-2012, 02:59 PM	#4
cobramach1 Fear begins with 'FE' Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Orion Twp, MI Posts: 1,930	Re: 427 Cobra on "Muscle Car" Those are really shocking numbers. By far the fastest car I've ever been in was an original 427 Cobra. However that could also be because I felt like my face was going to peel off from the acceleration. I would have figured much better numbers for both cars. __________________ '08 Shelby GT500 Black w/Alloy stripes '02 F250 Super Duty, 7.3L Power Stroke, 4x4, Extended Cab, Long Bed '70 Mach 1 Yellow/Black interior, 427 Medium Riser FE, Manual C6 '70 Mach 1 White/Vermillion interior, 351C 2v, Auto, A/C, needs restoration '70 Mach 1 Calypso Coral/Black interior, 351C 4v, Auto, very rusty parts car '69 Mach 1 Indian Fire Red/Black interior, R code 428CJ, 4spd, needs restoration

03-20-2012, 03:38 PM	#5
4a7191a Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: beaumont texas Posts: 1,344	Re: 427 Cobra on "Muscle Car" thats sad __________________ 2004white mach1 2001 svt lightning 2011 Mitsubishi Evo X 1999 F250 7.3L

03-20-2012, 08:24 PM	#6
laffstang Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Forest City, Ia Posts: 127	Re: 427 Cobra on "Muscle Car" Didn't the 427 trap something like 92? WTF? Tires may have contributed to the poor et, but the mph should still have been much higher. __________________ 04 Mach 1, Azure Blue, 5-speed, K&N drop-in, Pypes off-road x & cat-back, MGW shifter, 4.10's, Bama tune, bought 12/30/07 90 LX 5.0, Bright Red, Hatch, 5-speed, Usual bolt-ons, bought new 04/15/90 85 GT, Burgandy, t-tops, traded for the '90, but not forgotten

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