1970 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1960 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 10 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 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Chevrolet Corvette (1,017 Nm) has 854 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Corvette | 1960 Holden FB Special | |
Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
Model | Corvette | FB Special |
Year Released | 1970 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7440 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 64 HP |
Torque | 1017 Nm | 163 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1710 mm |