1968 Bizzarrini A3C vs. 1960 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1968 Bizzarrini A3C is newer by 8 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Bizzarrini A3C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Bizzarrini A3C (361 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1960 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Bizzarrini A3C should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Bizzarrini A3C weights approximately 160 kg more than 1960 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, 1968 Bizzarrini A3C (510 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1968 Bizzarrini A3C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Bizzarrini A3C | 1960 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Bizzarrini | Holden |
| Model | A3C | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1960 |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 361 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2670 mm |
