Rare Classics

Best Rare Classics by Acceleration in Forza Horizon 5

Rare Classics is one of the most popular car categories in FH5. These five post the highest Acceleration ratings in the category.

Updated February 2025 Ranked by Acceleration · 16 cars analyzed
5.1
Best Acceleration
Rare Classics
Type
5/5 RWD
Drivetrain
350K CR
Cheapest
16
Cars in Group
#1
Rank
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera Rs B601

1973 Porsche 911 Carrera Rs

LEGENDARY RARE CLASSICS RWD
350,000 CR
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera Rs

The undisputed Acceleration champion in this group. A natural advantage that's hard to overcome, even with a perfect tune on a weaker platform.

Speed
5.2
Handling
4.5
Accel
5.1
Launch
3.7
Braking
3.1
Offroad
5.3
Power 287 HP
Torque 188 lb-ft
Weight 2,450 lbs
Displacement 2.69L
Front % 41%
Drivetrain RWD
View full 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera Rs details →
#2
Rank
1965 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C B694

1965 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C

LEGENDARY RARE CLASSICS RWD
2,100,000 CR
1965 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C

A strong Acceleration contender that's remarkably close to the top. Balanced and versatile across multiple track types.

Speed
5.9
Handling
3.8
Accel
4.5
Launch
4.6
Braking
3.2
Offroad
4.7
Power 425 HP
Torque 560 lb-ft
Weight 2,350 lbs
Displacement 6.98L
Front % 52%
Drivetrain RWD
View full 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C details →
#3
Rank
1968 Ferrari 365 Gtb/4 B637

1968 Ferrari 365 Gtb/4

EPIC RARE CLASSICS RWD
800,000 CR
1968 Ferrari 365 Gtb/4

Pairs high Acceleration with competitive all-around performance — a rare combination. An excellent all-rounder that doesn't force trade-offs.

Speed
7.0
Handling
4.1
Accel
4.4
Launch
3.1
Braking
3.0
Offroad
5.7
Power 485 HP
Torque 365 lb-ft
Weight 3,800 lbs
Displacement 4.39L
Front % 52%
Drivetrain RWD
View full 1968 Ferrari 365 Gtb/4 details →
#5
Rank
1964 Aston Martin Db5 C548

1964 Aston Martin Db5

EPIC RARE CLASSICS RWD
800,000 CR
1964 Aston Martin Db5

The most accessible car on this list with Acceleration that holds its own against pricier competition. Ideal for budget builds.

Speed
5.4
Handling
3.7
Accel
4.0
Launch
3.4
Braking
2.7
Offroad
5.6
Power 325 HP
Torque 268 lb-ft
Weight 3,230 lbs
Displacement 4L
Front % 51%
Drivetrain RWD
View full 1964 Aston Martin Db5 details →
Our Methodology

How We Ranked These Cars

The rankings above are based on stock performance data — every car shown is completely untuned, straight from the Autoshow. If a car ranks #1 for Acceleration in stock form, it has a natural advantage that's hard to overcome.

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Why Acceleration Matters

In Forza Horizon 5, the Acceleration stat reflects how quickly a car reaches top speed. Tracks with frequent braking zones reward cars that recover speed fastest.

All five cars on this list are RWD. This layout dominates the Acceleration rankings thanks to its mechanical advantages.

Budget vs. Premium Picks

If you're just starting out, the 1964 Aston Martin Db5 at 800,000 CR is a strong entry point. The 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera Rs leads at 5.1 Acceleration, but costs 350,000 CR.