1964 Holden FB Special vs. 1981 Volvo 240
To start off, 1981 Volvo 240 is newer by 17 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 2,383 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Volvo 240 (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1964 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1964 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Volvo 240 weights approximately 270 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, 1964 Holden FB Special (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volvo 240. (140 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Holden FB Special | 1981 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Holden | Volvo |
| Model | FB Special | 240 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
