1962 Holden FB Special vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz S 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz S (221 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1962 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 706 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 Mercedes-Benz S (315 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz S 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 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | FB Special | S |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1806 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2830 mm |
