1960 Holden FC vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1981 Toyota Soarer is newer by 21 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 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Soarer (157 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1960 Holden FC. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 325 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, 1981 Toyota Soarer (235 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Holden FC. (150 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Holden FC.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Holden FC | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | FC | Soarer |
Year Released | 1960 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2165 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |