ERA vs SPF

[BANDIT 1]

I do not have the time to dig up every article I have ever read, however as I say again "to race a 427 Cobra (back in the 1960's) with the tire technology of the time, would have to be the ride of your life". All that has changed is the tire technology on the "new" CSX4000 Cobra's. Are we going to think that ERA, Superformance, or any other company could not improve on a early 1960's designed car?

Let's say that you are into a old car like a 1967 Mustang. It is common knowledge (look in any 5.0, Mustang, Fabulous Fords, etc... magazine) that there are companies that sale "new improved" parts for these cars. We are talking suspension, brakes, steering, etc... Are these car companies all lying and there are no "new" parts that can compare to the "stock" Mustang parts?

I did not get into this thread to argue which car is better, my comment started when people started saying the ERA Cobra is better because it is more like the "original" Cobra's. My statement is that Superformance set out to buid a "modern" Cobra, they did not set out to build a 100% "replica" of the "original". My .002 cents worth were simple...

1. If you want a 99.9% exact "replica" of a Shelby Cobra, you can't go wrong with a mid - low 12 second 1/4 mile ERA Cobra.

2. If you want a "modern" Cobra with all new parts (I am not saying ERA is using used parts...), modern engines (460/514/520/557/351/396/408 etc...), modern 5 speed or 6 speed transmissions, etc... and you don't want to lose a race with your kids 16 year old friend in his Dodge Turbo Neon (that runs high 11's in the 1/4 mile), the Superformance Cobra is a great choice.

3. If you want a "real" Shelby Cobra, a 100% identical to the 1960's "original" Shelby Cobra's, then you purchase a Shelby America Inc. (or a "authorized" Kirkham) Cobra.