1959 Ford Consul 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 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Consul 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 17 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Holden FB Special should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Holden FB Special weights approximately 11 kg more than 1959 Ford Consul. 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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1960 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Consul | 1960 Holden FB Special | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Consul | FB Special |
Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2670 mm |