1978 Ford Mustang vs. 1964 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1978 Ford Mustang is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Mustang (138 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1964 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1964 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Mustang weights approximately 115 kg more than 1964 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 Ford Mustang (197 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Mustang | 1964 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Mustang | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2300 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2670 mm |
