1960 Holden FC vs. 1980 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 20 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 2,838 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Commodore (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1960 Holden FC. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 240 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, 1980 Holden Commodore (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Holden FC. (150 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Holden FC.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Holden FC | 1980 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Holden | Holden |
Model | FC | Commodore |
Year Released | 1960 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2165 cc | 2838 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |