1962 Holden FB Special vs. 1970 Triumph GT6
To start off, 1970 Triumph GT6 is newer by 8 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, 1970 Triumph GT6 (104 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Triumph GT6 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 240 kg more than 1970 Triumph GT6.
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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Triumph GT6. (159 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Triumph GT6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Holden FB Special | 1970 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | Holden | Triumph |
| Model | FB Special | GT6 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2110 mm |
