1963 AC Cobra vs. 1974 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1974 Holden Belmont is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 AC Cobra (271 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1974 Holden Belmont. (182 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1974 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Holden Belmont weights approximately 315 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 AC Cobra (423 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Holden Belmont. (357 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Cobra | 1974 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | AC | Holden |
| Model | Cobra | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 4141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2830 mm |
