1960 Holden FB Special vs. 1984 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1984 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 24 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, 1984 Vauxhall Carlton (70 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1960 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Vauxhall Carlton 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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Vauxhall Carlton. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1960 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Holden FB Special | 1984 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Holden | Vauxhall |
| Model | FB Special | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2680 mm |
