1979 Dodge Aspen vs. 1961 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1979 Dodge Aspen is newer by 18 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Dodge Aspen (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1961 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 1961 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 365 kg more than 1961 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, 1979 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1979 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Dodge Aspen | 1961 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Dodge | Holden |
| Model | Aspen | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2670 mm |
