2001 Cobra VS Mach 1

03gtmonster · March 21st, 2011, 05:17 PM

so before summer gets here i plan to sell my GT to pick up a cobra or mach. my first intentions were to buy a termi but i just don't have the money right now, and i dont want to take out that much of a loan to buy one.

So now its between a 99-01 cobra or the mach 1. i've been doing a lot of reading online of which is better but it seems they both have their flaws and things that make them better than the other. my intentions for the car is to go fast in a straight line

im not really into street racing or worried about how to car corners seeing as it won't be a daily driver.
So i guess my question is which car is for me, and which car is better bolt on for bolt on?!

oh and when it comes to looks, they both look damn sexy to me so i could care less which one i get as long as it serves my purpose better than the other

any help would be great guys!

jk_aktion · March 21st, 2011, 05:49 PM

get a mach 1 hands down!!!!!!

03gtmonster · March 21st, 2011, 07:00 PM

thats what i've been feeling but i need to know which is more solid in the 1/4 mile!!

T-Money · March 21st, 2011, 07:06 PM

mach 1 hands down. if i recall motor trend compared the two at one point and the mach won

john98 · March 21st, 2011, 08:33 PM

Originally Posted by jk_aktion

get a mach 1 hands down!!!!!!

+1 I've heard they can go high to mid 12s with bolt ons.
If you're looking for something fast in a straight line might as well start with a car the comes with a solid axle

04Machsy · March 21st, 2011, 09:28 PM

Mach1

/thread

gdl · March 21st, 2011, 10:30 PM

Engine-wise, they're quite similar. The Mach has a bit higher compression ratio and makes better low to mid-range torque. More importantly, the Mach has a solid rear axle, which you're going to want if you're serious about drag racing. If you go with a Cobra you'd want the 2001 model since it has 31 spline axles but you'd still be better off building the solid axle in the Mach to put 31 splines into it. Stock, the Cobra has 3.27 gears while the Mach is 3.55. That's kind of a wash because you're going to want to upgrade the gearing anyway. The 2001 Cobra and the Machs have the same transmission so there's no difference there. The Mach has a more aggressive, extroverted look with the shaker. It's subjective whether that's better or not.

03gtmonster · March 22nd, 2011, 11:18 AM

Originally Posted by gdl

Engine-wise, they're quite similar. The Mach has a bit higher compression ratio and makes better low to mid-range torque. More importantly, the Mach has a solid rear axle, which you're going to want if you're serious about drag racing. If you go with a Cobra you'd want the 2001 model since it has 31 spline axles but you'd still be better off building the solid axle in the Mach to put 31 splines into it. Stock, the Cobra has 3.27 gears while the Mach is 3.55. That's kind of a wash because you're going to want to upgrade the gearing anyway. The 2001 Cobra and the Machs have the same transmission so there's no difference there. The Mach has a more aggressive, extroverted look with the shaker. It's subjective whether that's better or not.

thank you! thats the response i was looking for. well i guess it's kind of a land slide of which car is better

plus the shaker is damn sexy!
lol anyone wanna buy a GT?

01brknGT · March 23rd, 2011, 05:02 PM

yeah i didnt even need to hear about the axles and rear to tell you Mach 1. Stock for stock, better exterior,interior and motor. Only thing is everyone that likes mustangs want a COBRA on day haha.

G.T. Rags · March 23rd, 2011, 08:45 PM

the mach is just dressed up a little nicer and just that much faster...

manolith · March 23rd, 2011, 10:49 PM

mach 1 is the only way to go. if it aint a terminator then a mach 1 is the next best thing.

03gtmonster · March 24th, 2011, 09:14 AM

well if i find the right deal ill post some pictures and videos of the new vehicle.. found a nice mach with low miles in Ohio for only $12.5k, called the guy and may go check it out this weekend if i find the time to drive down there. If not ill just wait till i can get my hands on a terminator!

EscortSportage · March 25th, 2011, 02:39 PM

damn, i was rooting for the Cobra, (even tho i know the Mach is faster...)

EscortSportage · March 25th, 2011, 02:42 PM

i have also heard, that with slicks and bolt ons u can run mid 12's in a Mach

VERY impressive considering the following only has 305HP factory while the new 5.0 has 412hp factory and runs high 12's

i dont think u will be able to bolt on 107hp so if u can run 12's with less HP than the new 5.0 GOOD ON U!

seeing u dont care about cornering ):

id say remove front swaybar
relocate battery in trunk over right rear wheel
4.10 gears
slicks/skinnies
short throw shifter
aluminum DS

03gtmonster · March 25th, 2011, 09:15 PM

mid 12's with bolt ons... thats awesome. im running mid 13's with near-full bolt ons. (its an auto)
but im doing a torque conv and cams now to change all that=] ill hopefully have slicks/skinnies too!

04Machsy · March 25th, 2011, 09:19 PM

Originally Posted by EscortSportage

i have also heard, that with slicks and bolt ons u can run mid 12's in a Mach

VERY impressive considering the following only has 305HP factory while the new 5.0 has 412hp factory and runs high 12's

i dont think u will be able to bolt on 107hp so if u can run 12's with less HP than the new 5.0 GOOD ON U!

seeing u dont care about cornering ):

id say remove front swaybar
relocate battery in trunk over right rear wheel
4.10 gears
slicks/skinnies
short throw shifter
aluminum DS

Mach's were underrated from the factory

03gtmonster · March 25th, 2011, 11:13 PM

yes they did. very much so... typical stock mach will throw around 285 to the wheels. as i've learned

YouTube - Mach 1 dyno

nxcoupe · March 27th, 2011, 10:37 PM

Lot's of good info in this thread. Mach hands down for drag racing. Cobra's with their cougar IRS are not good candidates for drag racing. With a lot of work they can work ok, but a solid axle is a lot easier to launch and hook. It also holds up better. Mach's have more compression, and a steel crank in the manuals. Interior is very cool too. Good luck with the search, that's half the fun.

tratt441 · March 30th, 2011, 11:01 AM

I'd say get the mach man

March 21st, 2011, 05:17 PM	#1
03gtmonster Regular 2003 mustang GT Join Date: May 2010 Location: plymouth, MI Posts: 69 iTrader: 0 reviews	2001 Cobra VS Mach 1 so before summer gets here i plan to sell my GT to pick up a cobra or mach. my first intentions were to buy a termi but i just don't have the money right now, and i dont want to take out that much of a loan to buy one. So now its between a 99-01 cobra or the mach 1. i've been doing a lot of reading online of which is better but it seems they both have their flaws and things that make them better than the other. my intentions for the car is to go fast in a straight line im not really into street racing or worried about how to car corners seeing as it won't be a daily driver. So i guess my question is which car is for me, and which car is better bolt on for bolt on?! oh and when it comes to looks, they both look damn sexy to me so i could care less which one i get as long as it serves my purpose better than the other any help would be great guys! __________________ MAC long tubes, MAC O/R midpipe,american thunder catback, MAC cold air intake, MAC UD pulleys, C&L plenum, 75mm roush TB, TCI torque conv, zex wet 100 shot, dyno tune, H&R SS springs, and 4.10's.

March 21st, 2011, 07:00 PM	#3
03gtmonster Regular 2003 mustang GT Join Date: May 2010 Location: plymouth, MI Posts: 69 iTrader: 0 reviews	thats what i've been feeling but i need to know which is more solid in the 1/4 mile!! __________________ MAC long tubes, MAC O/R midpipe,american thunder catback, MAC cold air intake, MAC UD pulleys, C&L plenum, 75mm roush TB, TCI torque conv, zex wet 100 shot, dyno tune, H&R SS springs, and 4.10's.

March 21st, 2011, 07:06 PM	#4
T-Money Enthusiast 2006 Mustang V6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Missouri, USA Posts: 921 iTrader: 0 reviews	mach 1 hands down. if i recall motor trend compared the two at one point and the mach won __________________ Mods:GT front w/bullitt grill , centerforce DF, Flow ATs w/GT H-pipe, 10000k HIDs , GT500 spoiler, JLT cai and SCT w/ 93R, eibach sportlines w/tokico blues, Hurst sts, SD coil and MSD wires, concept hood, 20X8.5 & 20X10 bullitts, J&M lca

March 21st, 2011, 10:30 PM	#7
gdl Regular 99 Cobra, 03 Mach1, 07 CS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Grapevine, TX Posts: 373 iTrader: 0 reviews	Engine-wise, they're quite similar. The Mach has a bit higher compression ratio and makes better low to mid-range torque. More importantly, the Mach has a solid rear axle, which you're going to want if you're serious about drag racing. If you go with a Cobra you'd want the 2001 model since it has 31 spline axles but you'd still be better off building the solid axle in the Mach to put 31 splines into it. Stock, the Cobra has 3.27 gears while the Mach is 3.55. That's kind of a wash because you're going to want to upgrade the gearing anyway. The 2001 Cobra and the Machs have the same transmission so there's no difference there. The Mach has a more aggressive, extroverted look with the shaker. It's subjective whether that's better or not. __________________ 2007 Redfire California Special http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x...n/2007GTCS.jpg 2003 Dark Shadow Grey Mach 1 http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x...born/Mach1.jpg 1999 Black Cobra Vert

March 23rd, 2011, 05:02 PM	#9
01brknGT Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Travis AFB, Cali Posts: 659 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah i didnt even need to hear about the axles and rear to tell you Mach 1. Stock for stock, better exterior,interior and motor. Only thing is everyone that likes mustangs want a COBRA on day haha. __________________ SLP LM2 CATBACK PyPES SS O/R X ACCUFAB 70MM TB & PLENUM PRO 5.0 SHIFTER/UPR ARMS STEEDA SPRT SPRINGS 17X9-N-17X10.5 FR500'S MACH 1 GRILL-N-CHIN SPOILER FidanZa 2.1 steeda quad and adj 2001 GT>>SOLD!!!

March 21st, 2011, 05:49 PM	#2
jk_aktion Regular Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 380 iTrader: 2 reviews	get a mach 1 hands down!!!!!!

March 21st, 2011, 09:28 PM	#6
04Machsy Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang Mach1 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,570 iTrader: 0 reviews	Mach1 /thread

March 23rd, 2011, 10:49 PM	#11
manolith Hardcore Enthusiast 11 Mustang GT Track times coming soon. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 1,722 iTrader: 0 reviews	mach 1 is the only way to go. if it aint a terminator then a mach 1 is the next best thing. __________________ 2011 Mustang GT MT. Ford Racing K springs, Boss intake manifold, JLT Cold air intake, BBR O/R Xpipe, Ford Racing 4.10 gears, TA Rear End Girdle, VMP E85 Tune/BBR 93 Tune.

March 24th, 2011, 09:14 AM	#12
03gtmonster Regular 2003 mustang GT Join Date: May 2010 Location: plymouth, MI Posts: 69 iTrader: 0 reviews	well if i find the right deal ill post some pictures and videos of the new vehicle.. found a nice mach with low miles in Ohio for only $12.5k, called the guy and may go check it out this weekend if i find the time to drive down there. If not ill just wait till i can get my hands on a terminator! __________________ MAC long tubes, MAC O/R midpipe,american thunder catback, MAC cold air intake, MAC UD pulleys, C&L plenum, 75mm roush TB, TCI torque conv, zex wet 100 shot, dyno tune, H&R SS springs, and 4.10's.

March 25th, 2011, 02:39 PM	#13
EscortSportage Hardcore Enthusiast 1989 Mustang GT 5.0 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: CT Posts: 2,186 iTrader: 0 reviews	damn, i was rooting for the Cobra, (even tho i know the Mach is faster...) __________________ Cage Maximum Motorsports Sparco QH/BE Nitto "a huge bad azz motor is nice untill you have to turn or stop"

March 25th, 2011, 02:42 PM	#14
EscortSportage Hardcore Enthusiast 1989 Mustang GT 5.0 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: CT Posts: 2,186 iTrader: 0 reviews	i have also heard, that with slicks and bolt ons u can run mid 12's in a Mach VERY impressive considering the following only has 305HP factory while the new 5.0 has 412hp factory and runs high 12's i dont think u will be able to bolt on 107hp so if u can run 12's with less HP than the new 5.0 GOOD ON U! seeing u dont care about cornering ): id say remove front swaybar relocate battery in trunk over right rear wheel 4.10 gears slicks/skinnies short throw shifter aluminum DS __________________ Cage Maximum Motorsports Sparco QH/BE Nitto "a huge bad azz motor is nice untill you have to turn or stop"

March 25th, 2011, 09:15 PM	#15
03gtmonster Regular 2003 mustang GT Join Date: May 2010 Location: plymouth, MI Posts: 69 iTrader: 0 reviews	mid 12's with bolt ons... thats awesome. im running mid 13's with near-full bolt ons. (its an auto) but im doing a torque conv and cams now to change all that=] ill hopefully have slicks/skinnies too! __________________ MAC long tubes, MAC O/R midpipe,american thunder catback, MAC cold air intake, MAC UD pulleys, C&L plenum, 75mm roush TB, TCI torque conv, zex wet 100 shot, dyno tune, H&R SS springs, and 4.10's.

March 27th, 2011, 10:37 PM	#18
nxcoupe Regular Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 181 iTrader: 0 reviews	Lot's of good info in this thread. Mach hands down for drag racing. Cobra's with their cougar IRS are not good candidates for drag racing. With a lot of work they can work ok, but a solid axle is a lot easier to launch and hook. It also holds up better. Mach's have more compression, and a steel crank in the manuals. Interior is very cool too. Good luck with the search, that's half the fun. __________________ 90 GT 393 5 spd, 467 rwhp 480 rwtq 92 coupe, R/S 308 5 spd 93 coupe, 2.3 5 spd

March 30th, 2011, 11:01 AM	#19
tratt441 Regular Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 60 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'd say get the mach man

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