2008 Ford E-150 vs. 1963 Holden FB Special
To start off, 2008 Ford E-150 is newer by 45 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1963 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1963 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Holden FB Special weights approximately 23 kg more than 2008 Ford E-150.
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, 2008 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2008 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford E-150 | 1963 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | E-150 | FB Special |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2670 mm |
