1960 Austin A 40 vs. 1960 Holden FB Special
To start off, both 1960 Austin A 40 and 1960 Holden FB Special were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 30 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Holden FB Special should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Holden FB Special weights approximately 340 kg more than 1960 Austin A 40. 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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1960 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 40 | 1960 Holden FB Special | |
Make | Austin | Holden |
Model | A 40 | FB Special |
Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2670 mm |