1960 Holden FB Special vs. 1962 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1962 Lotus Elan is newer by 2 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 2,261 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lotus Elan (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1960 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lotus Elan 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 510 kg more than 1962 Lotus Elan.
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, 1960 Holden FB Special (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lotus Elan. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Holden FB Special | 1962 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Holden | Lotus |
| Model | FB Special | Elan |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2140 mm |
