1964 Holden FB Special vs. 2011 Ford E-150
To start off, 2011 Ford E-150 is newer by 47 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1964 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1964 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-150 weights approximately 1300 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, 2011 Ford E-150 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-150 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 | 2011 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Holden | Ford |
| Model | FB Special | E-150 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 2093 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3505 mm |
