1997 Dodge Sidewinder vs. 1960 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 8,000 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Sidewinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder (641 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 577 more horse power than 1960 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Holden FB Special weights approximately 43 kg more than 1997 Dodge Sidewinder.
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, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder (719 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 556 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1997 Dodge Sidewinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Dodge Sidewinder | 1960 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Dodge | Holden |
| Model | Sidewinder | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8000 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 641 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 719 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2670 mm |
