1964 Holden FB Special vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 49 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford F-150 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1964 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1964 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1434 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.
Because 2013 Ford F-150 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Holden FB Special. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2013 Ford F-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 | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Holden | Ford |
| Model | FB Special | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 2534 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5888 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2464 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3683 mm |
