1960 Holden FB Special vs. 1977 Holden GTS
To start off, 1977 Holden GTS is newer by 17 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 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden GTS (213 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1960 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden GTS should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden GTS weights approximately 375 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, 1977 Holden GTS (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1977 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Holden FB Special | 1977 Holden GTS | |
| Make | Holden | Holden |
| Model | FB Special | GTS |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2830 mm |
