1985 AC Cobra vs. 1961 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1985 AC Cobra is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 AC Cobra (320 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1961 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1961 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 AC Cobra weights approximately 75 kg more than 1961 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, 1985 AC Cobra (522 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1985 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 AC Cobra | 1961 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | AC | Holden |
| Model | Cobra | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2670 mm |
