1965 Holden FB Special vs. 2009 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2009 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 44 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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar S-Type (399 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1965 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 640 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, 2009 Jaguar S-Type (553 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar S-Type 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 | 2009 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | Holden | Jaguar |
| Model | FB Special | S-Type |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 399 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 553 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2070 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2920 mm |
