1962 Holden FB Special vs. 1998 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 1998 Nissan Pickup 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 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Pickup (82 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Pickup should accelerate faster than 1962 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 346 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, both vehicles can yield 163 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Holden FB Special | 1998 Nissan Pickup | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | FB Special | Pickup |
Year Released | 1962 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2960 mm |