1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1961 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 27 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (432 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 368 more horse power than 1961 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1961 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 720 kg more than 1961 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, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (534 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1961 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
| Model | V8 Zagato | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2670 mm |
