1962 Holden FB Special vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 is newer by 11 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, 1962 Holden FB Special (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220. (58 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Holden FB Special should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 292 kg more than 1962 Holden FB Special.
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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220. (126 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1962 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Holden FB Special | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | FB Special | 220 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |
