1971 Chrysler Charger vs. 1961 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1971 Chrysler Charger is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 4,341 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chrysler Charger (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1961 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1961 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 290 kg more than 1961 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, 1971 Chrysler Charger (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chrysler Charger | 1961 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Chrysler | Holden |
| Model | Charger | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4341 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2670 mm |
