1964 Holden FB Special vs. 1993 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1993 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 29 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1964 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1964 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Holden FB Special weights approximately 100 kg more than 1993 Italdesign Nazca.
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, 1993 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1993 Italdesign Nazca 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 | 1993 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | Holden | Italdesign |
| Model | FB Special | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |
