1963 Holden FB Special vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS-V
To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS-V is newer by 50 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac CTS-V (548 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 484 more horse power than 1963 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 1963 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac CTS-V weights approximately 814 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, 2013 Cadillac CTS-V (747 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 584 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac CTS-V 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 | 2013 Cadillac CTS-V | |
| Make | Holden | Cadillac |
| Model | FB Special | CTS-V |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 548 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 747 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1914 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1884 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2880 mm |
