1968 Holden Belmont vs. 1965 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1968 Holden Belmont is newer by 3 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 3,043 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Belmont (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1965 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Belmont weights approximately 190 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, 1968 Holden Belmont (246 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Holden Belmont | 1965 Holden FB Special | |
Make | Holden | Holden |
Model | Belmont | FB Special |
Year Released | 1968 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3043 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |