1972 Buick Centurion vs. 1965 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1972 Buick Centurion is newer by 7 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 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Buick Centurion (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1965 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Centurion weights approximately 970 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, 1972 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Centurion | 1965 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Centurion | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2670 mm |
