1963 Holden FB Special vs. 1966 Simca 1000
To start off, 1966 Simca 1000 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Holden FB Special (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1966 Simca 1000. (38 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Holden FB Special should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Holden FB Special weights approximately 350 kg more than 1966 Simca 1000. 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, 1963 Holden FB Special (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca 1000. (59 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Holden FB Special | 1966 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Holden | Simca |
| Model | FB Special | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2230 mm |
