1971 Ford GT 70 vs. 1965 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1971 Ford GT 70 is newer by 6 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 2,260 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford GT 70 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1965 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford GT 70 should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Holden FB Special weights approximately 335 kg more than 1971 Ford GT 70.
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, 1965 Holden FB Special (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford GT 70. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford GT 70.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford GT 70 | 1965 Holden FB Special | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | GT 70 | FB Special |
Year Released | 1971 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2670 mm |