2005 Holden Caprice vs. 1960 Holden FB Special
To start off, 2005 Holden Caprice is newer by 45 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Holden Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Holden Caprice (295 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1960 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden Caprice should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FB Special.
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, 2005 Holden Caprice (446 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2005 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Holden Caprice | 1960 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Holden | Holden |
| Model | Caprice | FB Special |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 446 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
