1964 Holden FB Special vs. 1956 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1964 Holden FB Special is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Riley Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Riley Pathfinder (108 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1964 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Riley Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1964 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 436 kg more than 1964 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, 1956 Riley Pathfinder (183 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1956 Riley Pathfinder 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 | 1956 Riley Pathfinder | |
Make | Holden | Riley |
Model | FB Special | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 1964 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2860 mm |