1960 Holden FC vs. 1970 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1970 Toyota Carina is newer by 10 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 2,165 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Holden FC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Carina (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1960 Holden FC. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Holden FC weights approximately 80 kg more than 1970 Toyota Carina.
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 Holden FC (150 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Carina. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1960 Holden FC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Holden FC | 1970 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | FC | Carina |
Year Released | 1960 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2165 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2430 mm |