1960 Holden FB Special vs. 2009 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2009 Nissan Patrol is newer by 49 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 4,758 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Patrol (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1960 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 229 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, 2009 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Patrol 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 | 2009 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | FB Special | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 4758 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2980 mm |
