1985 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1964 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 21 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 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 (126 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1964 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1964 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 30 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 (178 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1964 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
| Model | 75 | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1964 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 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 |
