1961 Holden FB Special vs. 1967 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1967 Lamborghini Miura is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 1961 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1961 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 200 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, 1967 Lamborghini Miura (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1967 Lamborghini Miura 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 | 1967 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | Holden | Lamborghini |
| Model | FB Special | Miura |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7850 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |
