1962 Holden FB Special vs. 1960 Land Rover 88
To start off, 1962 Holden FB Special is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Land Rover 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Land Rover 88 (67 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 should accelerate faster than 1962 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Land Rover 88 weights approximately 360 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.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Holden FB Special. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 will offer significantly more control. 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Land Rover 88. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Land Rover 88.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Holden FB Special | 1960 Land Rover 88 | |
| Make | Holden | Land Rover |
| Model | FB Special | 88 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2240 mm |
