1960 Holden FC vs. 1963 Rover P5
To start off, 1963 Rover P5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Holden FC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Holden FC would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Rover P5 (119 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1960 Holden FC. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover P5 weights approximately 740 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, 1963 Rover P5 (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Holden FC. (150 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1963 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Holden FC. 1963 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 1960 Holden FC has manual transmission. 1960 Holden FC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Holden FC | 1963 Rover P5 | |
Make | Holden | Rover |
Model | FC | P5 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2165 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2820 mm |