1962 Holden FB Special vs. 1981 Porsche 911
To start off, 1981 Porsche 911 is newer by 19 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 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 911 (232 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1962 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 911 weights approximately 160 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, 1981 Porsche 911 (284 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 911 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 | 1981 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Holden | Porsche |
| Model | FB Special | 911 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2270 mm |
