1962 Holden FB Special vs. 1959 Alvis TD
To start off, 1962 Holden FB Special is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alvis TD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alvis TD would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Alvis TD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Alvis TD (117 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alvis TD should accelerate faster than 1962 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alvis TD weights approximately 325 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, 1959 Alvis TD (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1959 Alvis TD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Holden FB Special | 1959 Alvis TD | |
| Make | Holden | Alvis |
| Model | FB Special | TD |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2840 mm |
