1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 1963 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1972 Dodge Monaco is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 5,209 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Monaco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Monaco (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1963 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1963 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 790 kg more than 1963 Holden FB Special. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Monaco (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 1963 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Dodge | Holden |
| Model | Monaco | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5209 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2670 mm |
