1960 Holden FB Special vs. 1984 Volvo 360
To start off, 1984 Volvo 360 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 Volvo 360 (101 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1960 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 360 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 61 kg more than 1984 Volvo 360.
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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 360. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1960 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Holden FB Special | 1984 Volvo 360 | |
| Make | Holden | Volvo |
| Model | FB Special | 360 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1039 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
