1962 Holden FB Special vs. 1978 Opel Rekord

To start off, 1978 Opel Rekord is newer by 16 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, 1978 Opel Rekord (100 HP) has 36 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1962 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Rekord weights approximately 20 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Rekord. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1962 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Rekord.

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