1960 Holden FB Special vs. 1971 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1971 Lancia Stratos is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 2,261 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lancia Stratos (114 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1960 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Stratos 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 120 kg more than 1971 Lancia Stratos.
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) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (155 Nm). This means 1960 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Holden FB Special | 1971 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Holden | Lancia |
Model | FB Special | Stratos |
Year Released | 1960 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 155 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2170 mm |