Well, it had been about a month since I last drove the Cobra....Been driving the MKIV a lot...tuning, adjusting, tinkering....So here's my observations.
Summary: The Cobra, after not driving it for a month or so, felt like a Cadillac. Suspension, at least on mine is much more supple, the seats cosy, and ahhhh....that open air! The GT, a lot stiffer all the way around, the seats, while not uncomfortable, you are crammed in there.
The GT feels much more firmly planted around corners, though I recognize this may just be my setup. The Cobra is louder with wind noise and the exhaust out the side, but the GT isn't exactly quiet. Visibility wise, there's no comparison. The GT is fine out the front, and directly to the side, but the blind spots make up 3/4ths of the car it seems. The rearview camera helps, but it's not perfect. Makes for some stressful lane changing!
Both cars get the gawkers and thumbs up...hard to say which actually gets more attention. Both are fun to drive, but the Cobra is like a grocery getter by comparison when considering comfort and practicality (never thought I would say that!
). To get out of my driveway, I have to haul ramps out to the street for the GT as I have those damned storm type curbs (HATE THEM), but with the Cobra, I just drive on out without a problem (nose is shorter and a little more clearance). When taking a passenger in the GT, it's pretty much the passenger only...no real room for extras. The trunk on the Cobra is actually pretty damned big for a sports car.
Anyways, both are great, but I'm still a Cobra guy!
Brent Mills 
Observations - Cobra vs. Ford GT MKIV
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