1965 Holden FB Special vs. 1973 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1973 Holden Monaro is newer by 8 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 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Holden Monaro (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1965 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Holden Monaro weights approximately 244 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, 1973 Holden Monaro (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1973 Holden Monaro 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 | 1973 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Holden | Holden |
| Model | FB Special | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2830 mm |
