1961 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1963 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1963 Holden FB Special is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac Eldorado (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1963 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1963 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1963 Holden FB Special. 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, 1961 Cadillac Eldorado (583 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1961 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac Eldorado | 1963 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Cadillac | Holden |
| Model | Eldorado | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2130 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2670 mm |
