1984 Buick Electra vs. 1964 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1984 Buick Electra is newer by 20 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 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1964 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1964 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 590 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, 1984 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Electra | 1964 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Electra | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4127 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2670 mm |
