1964 Holden FB Special vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 1974 Porsche 911 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 911 (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1964 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1964 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Porsche 911 weights approximately 20 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, 1974 Porsche 911 (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1974 Porsche 911 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 | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Holden | Porsche |
Model | FB Special | 911 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2270 mm |