1949 Allard K1 vs. 1962 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1962 Holden FB Special is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Allard K1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Allard K1 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Allard K1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Allard K1 (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Allard K1 should accelerate faster than 1962 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Holden FB Special weights approximately 33 kg more than 1949 Allard K1.
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, 1949 Allard K1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1949 Allard K1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard K1 | 1962 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Allard | Holden |
| Model | K1 | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2670 mm |
