1961 Bristol 407 vs. 1962 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1962 Holden FB Special is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Bristol 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Bristol 407 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Bristol 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Bristol 407 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Bristol 407 should accelerate faster than 1962 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Bristol 407 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1962 Holden FB Special. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1961 Bristol 407 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1961 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Bristol 407 | 1962 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Bristol | Holden |
| Model | 407 | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2670 mm |
