1963 Holden FB Special vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 13 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (107 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1963 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1963 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Holden FB Special weights approximately 10 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina.
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, 1976 Ford Cortina (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Holden FB Special | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Holden | Ford |
Model | FB Special | Cortina |
Year Released | 1963 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2590 mm |