1960 Holden FB Special vs. 1959 Moretti Golden
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 Moretti Golden. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Moretti Golden would be higher. At 2,261 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Moretti Golden (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1960 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Moretti Golden should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Holden FB Special weights approximately 210 kg more than 1959 Moretti Golden.
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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Moretti Golden. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Moretti Golden.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Holden FB Special | 1959 Moretti Golden | |
| Make | Holden | Moretti |
| Model | FB Special | Golden |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
