1960 Holden FC vs. 1947 Tatra Tatraplan
To start off, 1960 Holden FC is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Tatra Tatraplan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Tatra Tatraplan would be higher. At 2,165 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Holden FC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Holden FC (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1947 Tatra Tatraplan. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Holden FC should accelerate faster than 1947 Tatra Tatraplan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Tatra Tatraplan weights approximately 190 kg more than 1960 Holden FC.
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 FC (150 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Tatra Tatraplan. (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1960 Holden FC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Tatra Tatraplan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Holden FC | 1947 Tatra Tatraplan | |
| Make | Holden | Tatra |
| Model | FC | Tatraplan |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1947 |
| Engine Size | 2165 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2710 mm |
