1960 Holden FB Special vs. 1978 Opel Senator

To start off, 1978 Opel Senator is newer by 18 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 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Opel Senator (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1960 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Senator weights approximately 395 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, 1978 Opel Senator (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1978 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Holden FB Special.

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