1988 Holden Commodore vs. 1963 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1988 Holden Commodore is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 5,044 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Holden Commodore (164 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1963 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1963 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Holden Commodore weights approximately 280 kg more than 1963 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 Holden Commodore (324 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1988 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Holden Commodore | 1963 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Holden | Holden |
| Model | Commodore | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5044 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2670 mm |
