1951 Holden FX vs. 1960 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1960 Holden FB Special is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Holden FX would be higher. At 2,261 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Holden FB Special (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1951 Holden FX. (51 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Holden FB Special should accelerate faster than 1951 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Holden FB Special weights approximately 130 kg more than 1951 Holden FX. 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, 1960 Holden FB Special (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1960 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Holden FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Holden FX | 1960 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Holden | Holden |
| Model | FX | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2670 mm |
