1961 AC Cobra vs. 1962 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1962 Holden FB Special is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,265 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 AC Cobra (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1962 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Holden FB Special weights approximately 120 kg more than 1961 AC Cobra.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1961 AC Cobra (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1961 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Cobra | 1962 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | AC | Holden |
| Model | Cobra | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2670 mm |
