1962 Holden FB Special vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1977 Holden Kingswood is newer by 15 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 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden Kingswood (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1962 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 280 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, 1977 Holden Kingswood (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Holden FB Special | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
| Make | Holden | Holden |
| Model | FB Special | Kingswood |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 4141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2830 mm |
