1960 Holden FB Special vs. 1993 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1993 Holden Commodore is newer by 33 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Holden Commodore (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1960 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Holden Commodore weights approximately 275 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, 1993 Holden Commodore (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1993 Holden Commodore 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 | 1993 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Holden | Holden |
| Model | FB Special | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2740 mm |
