1964 Holden FB Special vs. 1994 Opel Omega
To start off, 1994 Opel Omega is newer by 30 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 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Opel Omega (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1964 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1964 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Opel Omega weights approximately 410 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, 1994 Opel Omega (227 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1994 Opel Omega 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 | 1994 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Holden | Opel |
| Model | FB Special | Omega |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2740 mm |
