1961 Holden FB Special vs. 1988 Porsche 928
To start off, 1988 Porsche 928 is newer by 27 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 928 (307 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1961 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1961 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 928 weights approximately 430 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, 1988 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 928 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 | 1988 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Holden | Porsche |
| Model | FB Special | 928 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 307 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |
