1981 Austin Marina vs. 1965 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1981 Austin Marina is newer by 16 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, 1965 Holden FB Special (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1981 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Holden FB Special should accelerate faster than 1981 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Holden FB Special weights approximately 220 kg more than 1981 Austin Marina. 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Austin Marina | 1965 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Austin | Holden |
| Model | Marina | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
