1954 Ford Zephyr vs. 1962 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1962 Holden FB Special is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Zephyr would be higher. Both 1954 Ford Zephyr and 1962 Holden FB Special are equipped with a 2,262 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Holden FB Special (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1954 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Holden FB Special should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 46 kg more than 1962 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, 1962 Holden FB Special (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1962 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Zephyr | 1962 Holden FB Special | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Zephyr | FB Special |
Year Released | 1954 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2670 mm |