1960 Holden FB Special vs. 1999 Lotus M250
To start off, 1999 Lotus M250 is newer by 39 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 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Lotus M250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus M250 (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1960 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus M250 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 150 kg more than 1999 Lotus M250.
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, 1999 Lotus M250 (321 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1999 Lotus M250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Holden FB Special | 1999 Lotus M250 | |
| Make | Holden | Lotus |
| Model | FB Special | M250 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1180 mm |
