1960 Holden FC vs. 1986 Lotus Excel
To start off, 1986 Lotus Excel is newer by 26 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Lotus Excel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lotus Excel (180 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1960 Holden FC. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lotus Excel weights approximately 197 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, 1986 Lotus Excel (224 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Holden FC. (150 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1986 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Holden FC. 1986 Lotus Excel 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. 1986 Lotus Excel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Holden FC | 1986 Lotus Excel | |
Make | Holden | Lotus |
Model | FC | Excel |
Year Released | 1960 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2165 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1177 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2490 mm |