We can beat our collective chests all we want about our beloved Cobras, but the truth of the matter is that much of the late 90's technology that envelopes most of today's newer cars (case in point - Corvette Z06) just flat out stomps a 60's era Cobra in several aspects (handling and driver comfort, to name just two).
Now a Cobra with the right driver will give
any newer car a run for its money, regardless of whether the road is straight or twisted. It's not always whether or not you have the right tool....it's how you use it that matters.
-Deano