1962 Holden FB Special vs. 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110
To start off, both 1962 Holden FB Special and 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110 were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110 (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110 should accelerate faster than 1962 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110 weights approximately 180 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, 1962 Holden FB Special (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Holden FB Special | 1962 Mercedes-Benz W 110 | |
Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | FB Special | W 110 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2710 mm |