1999 AC Cobra vs. 1978 Holden GTS
To start off, 1999 AC Cobra is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Holden GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Holden GTS would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Cobra (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1978 Holden GTS. (158 HP @ 4550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1978 Holden GTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Holden GTS weights approximately 450 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 AC Cobra (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Holden GTS. (327 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1999 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Holden GTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Cobra | 1978 Holden GTS | |
| Make | AC | Holden |
| Model | Cobra | GTS |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2830 mm |
