1961 Holden FB Special vs. 1961 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, both 1961 Holden FB Special and 1961 Lancia Flaminia were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Lancia Flaminia (100 HP) has 36 more horse power than 1961 Holden FB Special. (64 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1961 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 338 kg more than 1961 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 Lancia Flaminia (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1961 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Holden FB Special | 1961 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Holden | Lancia |
Model | FB Special | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 163 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1438 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |