1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1961 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 14 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 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1961 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1961 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Holden FB Special weights approximately 20 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
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, 1961 Holden FB Special (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (142 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1961 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1961 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
| Model | Alfetta | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |
