1960 Holden FB Special vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 45 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 2,494 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1960 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1017 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.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Holden FB Special. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender 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 | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Holden | Land Rover |
| Model | FB Special | Defender |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 2117 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3230 mm |
