1965 Holden FB Special vs. 1999 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 1999 Honda Odyssey is newer by 34 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Odyssey (238 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1965 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 856 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.
Because 1999 Honda Odyssey is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Holden FB Special. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Odyssey will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Honda Odyssey (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Odyssey 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 | 1999 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | FB Special | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1956 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3010 mm |
