1960 Holden FB Special vs. 1952 Morris Six
To start off, 1960 Holden FB Special is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,261 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Morris Six (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1960 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Morris Six should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Morris Six weights approximately 120 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, 1960 Holden FB Special (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Morris Six. (134 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1960 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Holden FB Special | 1952 Morris Six | |
| Make | Holden | Morris |
| Model | FB Special | Six |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 2215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2800 mm |
