1961 Holden FB Special vs. 1986 Honda Civic

To start off, 1986 Honda Civic is newer by 25 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 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Honda Civic (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1961 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1961 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Holden FB Special weights approximately 200 kg more than 1986 Honda Civic.

Because 1961 Holden FB Special is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1961 Holden FB Special. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Holden FB Special (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Civic. (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1961 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Civic.

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