1962 Holden FB Special vs. 1955 Morris Minor
To start off, 1962 Holden FB Special is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Holden FB Special (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Holden FB Special should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Holden FB Special weights approximately 338 kg more than 1955 Morris Minor. 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, 1962 Holden FB Special (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Holden FB Special | 1955 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Holden | Morris |
| Model | FB Special | Minor |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2190 mm |
