1985 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1961 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 24 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 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1961 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1961 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Holden FB Special weights approximately 40 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75.
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, 1961 Holden FB Special (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1961 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
| Model | 75 | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1567 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |
