1985 Buick LeSabre vs. 1964 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1985 Buick LeSabre 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 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick LeSabre (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1964 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1964 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 400 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.
Because 1964 Holden FB Special is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Holden FB Special. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Buick LeSabre, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Buick LeSabre (329 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1985 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick LeSabre | 1964 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | LeSabre | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |
