1978 Buick Electra vs. 1960 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1978 Buick Electra is newer by 18 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 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Electra (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1960 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Electra weights approximately 685 kg more than 1960 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, 1978 Buick Electra (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Electra | 1960 Holden FB Special | |
Make | Buick | Holden |
Model | Electra | FB Special |
Year Released | 1978 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5730 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2670 mm |