1960 Holden FC vs. 1965 Nissan President
To start off, 1965 Nissan President is newer by 5 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 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1960 Holden FC. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Nissan President weights approximately 625 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, 1965 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Holden FC. (150 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1965 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Holden FC.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Holden FC | 1965 Nissan President | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | FC | President |
Year Released | 1960 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2165 cc | 2972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2860 mm |