1965 Holden FB Special vs. 1965 Willys-Overland Interlagos
To start off, both 1965 Holden FB Special and 1965 Willys-Overland Interlagos were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,260 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Holden FB Special (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1965 Willys-Overland Interlagos. (52 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Holden FB Special should accelerate faster than 1965 Willys-Overland Interlagos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Holden FB Special weights approximately 560 kg more than 1965 Willys-Overland Interlagos. 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 Holden FB Special (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Willys-Overland Interlagos. (76 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Willys-Overland Interlagos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Holden FB Special | 1965 Willys-Overland Interlagos | |
| Make | Holden | Willys-Overland |
| Model | FB Special | Interlagos |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2110 mm |
