1960 Holden FC vs. 1969 Holden Brougham
To start off, 1969 Holden Brougham is newer by 9 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 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Brougham (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1960 Holden FC. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Brougham should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Brougham weights approximately 480 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, 1969 Holden Brougham (408 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Holden FC. (150 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Holden FC. 1969 Holden Brougham 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. 1969 Holden Brougham will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Holden FC | 1969 Holden Brougham | |
| Make | Holden | Holden |
| Model | FC | Brougham |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2165 cc | 5025 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2830 mm |
