1964 Holden FB Special vs. 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe
To start off, 1964 Holden FB Special is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe would be higher. At 3,303 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1964 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe should accelerate faster than 1964 Holden FB Special.
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, 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe (214 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Holden FB Special | 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe | |
| Make | Holden | Hudson |
| Model | FB Special | Italia Coupe |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 3303 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
