1960 Holden FC vs. 1968 Toyota Century
To start off, 1968 Toyota Century is newer by 8 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 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Century (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1960 Holden FC. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Century weights approximately 820 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, 1968 Toyota Century (250 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Holden FC. (150 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Holden FC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Holden FC | 1968 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | FC | Century |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2165 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2870 mm |
