1962 Holden FB Special vs. 1965 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1965 Peugeot 404 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Peugeot 404 (73 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Peugeot 404 should accelerate faster than 1962 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Holden FB Special weights approximately 35 kg more than 1965 Peugeot 404.
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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Peugeot 404. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Holden FB Special | 1965 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Holden | Peugeot |
| Model | FB Special | 404 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1618 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 73 HP |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2650 mm |
