Comparing a GT to a Cobra (whats different)

[JakeDaSnake]

I searched and couldn't come up a solid answer, I have a 96 GT and Im looking at a 98 Cobra... I know is a DOHC 4.6L, and it revs 1000rpms higher but what else is different?

Later,
Jake

 

[missouri_guy197]

Bigger brakes, white face gauges, different hood, Cobra wheels, COBRA bumper, bigger injectors, most had leather seats...

Pretty much everything you'd need to know is on this page too:

http://scoa.org/legacy/info/1998-info.htm

 

[EPIK]

About a hundred more horses. I just did the same upgrade except I got a 97 cobra. It made my 96 Gt auto feel like a v6. Go for the cobra because it takes 2 much work and $$$ to make a non pi GT fast. Dont get me wrong, my GT is a great car and very reliable, but kinda slow.

 

[JakeDaSnake]

Oh yea the '96 GT's are slugs thats why I wanna go with a Cobra 98 cause the 94-98 body style is my favorite,lol...

Didn't know they had a complete Aluminum motor... plus the ones Im buyin has more boltons on it.

Thanks for the info guys...
Jake

 

[b1ackfang]

Cobra has a knock sensor, the GT doesn't
4 valves verse 2
Both have the T45 transmissions
Bigger TB twin 57 mm on the Cobra.


Actually with PI cams and the PI Intake the 96-98 GT will hold its on with a stock 96-98 Cobra with a good driver. However, the cobra will react better with mods.

 

[EPIK]

Yeah the 96-98 gt's will be better with the PI swap, but I didnt want to fork out all that money and time just to gain a measly 40-65 horses. My biggest gripe with my 96 GT was that it is a automatic. I wish I didnt have to sell the thing though. It would be better suited for daily driving than the cobra. Its been the most reliable car I have ever owned. I think ford should do a recall on the non PI heads for there lack of horsepower like they did on the 99 cobras!! Lol

 

[seattlesweet]

In laymans terms
they stop better,they accelerate better,they corner better,they are made in limited runs,they look better,they cost more,they are the top of the food chain for late model mustangs