1963 Holden FB Special vs. 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 17 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado (124 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1963 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1963 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 600 kg more than 1963 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, 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado 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 | 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Holden | Oldsmobile |
Model | FB Special | Toronado |
Year Released | 1963 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2910 mm |