1965 Holden FB Special vs. 1985 Opel Senator

To start off, 1985 Opel Senator is newer by 20 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 2,260 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Opel Senator (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1965 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Opel Senator weights approximately 226 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, 1985 Opel Senator (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1985 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Holden FB Special.

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