1966 AC Cobra vs. 1971 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1971 Holden Belmont is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 AC Cobra 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 172 more horse power than 1971 Holden Belmont. (238 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Belmont weights approximately 233 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 AC Cobra (651 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Belmont. (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
1966 AC Cobra | 1971 Holden Belmont | |
Make | AC | Holden |
Model | Cobra | Belmont |
Year Released | 1966 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6997 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 410 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 651 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2830 mm |