Mach 1 or 99/01 Cobra

**Darren** · 05-25-2011, 09:15 AM

Im looking to sell my GT this winter and buy either a mach 1 or 99/01 cobra after i get back from military training. WHich puts out more power stock (real power) ? which can get more gain out of bolt ons etc.. i know the engines are basically identical tho. Just looking for some opinions!!
my fav might have to be a mach1 wth an 03 cobra front bumper :)

**Stroked03Cobra** · 05-25-2011, 10:31 AM

You might want to look up some stock dyno pulls (not every dyno is the same though) I know the Machs are under rated by ford but, I am unsure by how much. The Machs also seem to be holding their value more than the 99/01s and you can get one in Azure Blue!

**Darren** · 05-25-2011, 12:16 PM

i also tend to see mach 1's in better shape than cobras for some reason. are they more rare than cobra's? maybe its due to the fact that mach 1's were a two year only deal

**Stroked03Cobra** · 05-25-2011, 01:27 PM

Would an 03 or 04 Cobra be within your price range? They are a good bang for your buck, esp if you are wanting to do some modifying.

**Mater** · 05-25-2011, 01:42 PM

Mach 1

**97LaserRed** · 05-25-2011, 02:07 PM

Mach1 has better cams and 03-04 cobra heads. Best stock combo by far. I forget what heads the 99-01 cobras have but they do not flow as much as the mach1. If I remember correctly the mach1 was under rated and put 310ish whp to the ground stock. I think the 99 cobra was high 290s.

Mach1 manual trans are hard to come by! But then again any clean 99-01 cobra or Mach 1 is hard to find. Especially with low miles!!

All the 4v's heads had their ups and downs. All in personal preference or for ultimate goal on what your building!

**jaa55** · 05-25-2011, 03:51 PM

The big difference between mach 1 heads and earlier C heads are the exhaust ports they are bigger in the mach and 03/04 cobra. The 99/01 cams are supposed to be the most aggressive cams out of the C heads, the 96-98 cobra is supposed to be more aggressive yet. If you get a 99 or some 01s have a teksid block.

**Cam99** · 05-25-2011, 07:11 PM

mach 1. dyno around 270-280 ish stock. better gearing, stronger rear, lower ride height, coolest hood ford has put on late model stangs.

**jaa55** · 05-25-2011, 08:32 PM

stock for near stock our mach 1 with an auto felt faster than my 01 cobra with 4.30s

**biminiLX** · 05-25-2011, 09:13 PM

Comes down to styling and what you want to do with the car.
Residual value should be good for both.
Having had an '01 Cobra, I would personally not consider a '99.
If you want to modify, the power potential is about the same; stock I'd give edge to Mach 1.
If you want to drag race, Mach 1; road race and street cruising Cobra.
Both are great choices.
-J

**PaxtonShelby** · 05-25-2011, 10:50 PM

I'm pretty sure the Mach's had 320 horses at the flywheel. If mods are in your future, you can get a Mach cheaper than an '03 - '04 Cobra, and use the extra cash toward a nice Kenne Bell.

**sutyak** · 05-25-2011, 10:57 PM

Mach 1.

**Darren** · 05-26-2011, 09:17 AM

I do plan to do full bolt ons for the mach 1 or cobra, whichever i choose. (except cams, ive heard the cams in both are plenty good enough for the 4.6) An 03/04 cobra would be great, but its kinda out of my price range. Im only 19, only reason i can afford a mustang with all these bolt on is the fact i have a job and the military pays for college. thanks for all the imput so far guys! really appreciate it!

**Terminated** · 05-26-2011, 11:05 AM

Either one of those can support an Eaton swap from someone who goes to a Kenne Bell on their 03/04. Also quite a bit cheaper than a KB.

**Martin0660** · 05-26-2011, 01:03 PM

Originally Posted by PaxtonShelby

If mods are in your future, you can get a Mach cheaper than an '03 - '04 Cobra, and use the extra cash toward a nice Kenne Bell.

This ...

Originally Posted by Cam99

coolest hood ford has put on late model stangs.

For me the decission would be if I was ever going to supercharge it ... Cobra, if it was going to be a bolt on car, Mach 1 ... Can't screw with that hood :D