1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1965 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 11 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1965 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 14 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, 1965 Holden FB Special (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1965 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1965 Holden FB Special | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Cortina | FB Special |
Year Released | 1976 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2670 mm |