1974 Ford Capri vs. 1960 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1974 Ford Capri is newer by 14 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 2,261 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Capri (97 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1960 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Holden FB Special weights approximately 68 kg more than 1974 Ford Capri.
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, 1960 Holden FB Special (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Capri | 1960 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Capri | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2670 mm |
