1966 Fiat OT vs. 1960 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1966 Fiat OT is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 2,261 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat OT (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1960 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat OT should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Holden FB Special weights approximately 345 kg more than 1966 Fiat OT.
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, 1960 Holden FB Special (163 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat OT. (134 Nm). This means 1960 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat OT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat OT | 1960 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Fiat | Holden |
| Model | OT | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2670 mm |
