1960 Holden FC vs. 1960 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 1960 Holden FC and 1960 Jaguar XK were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Jaguar XK (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1960 Holden FC. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jaguar XK weights approximately 493 kg more than 1960 Holden FC. 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, 1960 Jaguar XK (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Holden FC. (150 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1960 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Holden FC.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Holden FC | 1960 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Holden | Jaguar |
Model | FC | XK |
Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2165 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1473 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2770 mm |