1962 Holden FB Special vs. 1995 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 1995 Subaru Legacy is newer by 33 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, 1995 Subaru Legacy (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1962 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 250 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.

Because 1995 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Holden FB Special. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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, 1995 Subaru Legacy (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1995 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Holden FB Special.

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