1962 Holden FB Special vs. 1996 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1996 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 34 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Pontiac Firebird (257 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1962 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 435 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, 1996 Pontiac Firebird (420 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1996 Pontiac Firebird 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 | 1996 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Holden | Pontiac |
| Model | FB Special | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2570 mm |
