1964 Holden FB Special vs. 1963 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1964 Holden FB Special is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Zodiac (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1964 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1964 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 170 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, 1963 Ford Zodiac (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Zodiac 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 | 1963 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Holden | Ford |
| Model | FB Special | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2780 mm |
