1962 Holden FB Special vs. 1998 Lotus GT 1
To start off, 1998 Lotus GT 1 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 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus GT 1 (580 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 516 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1962 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Holden FB Special weights approximately 50 kg more than 1998 Lotus GT 1.
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 Lotus GT 1 (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1998 Lotus GT 1 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 Lotus GT 1 | |
| Make | Holden | Lotus |
| Model | FB Special | GT 1 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 580 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2320 mm |
