1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1965 Holden FB Special

To start off, 1965 Holden FB Special is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Berkeley QB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Berkeley QB would be higher. At 2,260 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Holden FB Special (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley QB. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Holden FB Special should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley QB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Holden FB Special weights approximately 719 kg more than 1959 Berkeley QB. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1965 Holden FB Special is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Holden FB Special. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley QB, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1965 Holden FB Special (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley QB. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley QB.

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