1960 Holden FB Special vs. 1982 Ford Granada
To start off, 1982 Ford Granada is newer by 22 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, 1982 Ford Granada (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1960 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 200 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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1960 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Holden FB Special | 1982 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Holden | Ford |
| Model | FB Special | Granada |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2780 mm |
