1962 Holden FB Special vs. 1998 Lexus GS
To start off, 1998 Lexus GS is newer by 36 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lexus GS (210 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 1962 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lexus GS weights approximately 620 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, 1998 Lexus GS (304 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1998 Lexus GS 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 | 1998 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Holden | Lexus |
| Model | FB Special | GS |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2810 mm |
