1996 AC Cobra vs. 1963 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1996 AC Cobra is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 AC Cobra (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1963 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1963 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Holden FB Special weights approximately 74 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 AC Cobra (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1996 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 AC Cobra | 1963 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | AC | Holden |
| Model | Cobra | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1963 |
| 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 | 365 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 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 |
