1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1960 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Aston Martin DB5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1960 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1960 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, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1965 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Aston Martin DB5 | 1960 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
| Model | DB5 | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2670 mm |
