1963 AC Cobra vs. 1980 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1980 Holden Kingswood is newer by 17 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 182 more horse power than 1980 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 320 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 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Kingswood. (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Cobra | 1980 Holden Kingswood | |
| Make | AC | Holden |
| Model | Cobra | Kingswood |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2830 mm |
