1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1960 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1960 Holden FB Special is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 135 (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1960 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 980 kg more than 1960 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, 1959 Austin A 135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 1960 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Austin | Holden |
| Model | A 135 | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2670 mm |
