1962 Holden FB Special vs. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 24 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 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1962 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 785 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, 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari 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 | 1986 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Holden | Pontiac |
| Model | FB Special | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 5032 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2950 mm |
