1965 Holden FB Special vs. 1968 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1968 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 2,775 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lancia Flaminia (138 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1965 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 420 kg more than 1965 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, 1968 Lancia Flaminia (221 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1968 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Holden FB Special | 1968 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Holden | Lancia |
| Model | FB Special | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2775 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |
