1966 AC Cobra vs. 1962 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1966 AC Cobra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 AC Cobra (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1962 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 AC Cobra weights approximately 47 kg more than 1962 Holden FB Special. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1966 AC Cobra (651 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 488 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 AC Cobra | 1962 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | AC | Holden |
| Model | Cobra | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2670 mm |
