1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1965 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1970 AMC Gremlin is newer by 5 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 AMC Gremlin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 AMC Gremlin (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1965 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Gremlin should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Gremlin weights approximately 67 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, 1970 AMC Gremlin (251 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 1965 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | AMC | Holden |
| Model | Gremlin | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
