1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1965 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 19 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, 1984 Ford Sierra (75 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1965 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Holden FB Special weights approximately 60 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra.
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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1965 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1965 Holden FB Special | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Sierra | FB Special |
Year Released | 1984 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |