1960 Holden FC vs. 1990 Honda NSX
To start off, 1990 Honda NSX is newer by 30 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 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1960 Holden FC. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda NSX weights approximately 425 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, 1990 Honda NSX (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Holden FC. (150 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1990 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Holden FC. 1990 Honda NSX 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. 1990 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Holden FC | 1990 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | FC | NSX |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2165 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2540 mm |
