1962 Holden FB Special vs. 2001 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2001 Lincoln LS is newer by 39 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 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Lincoln LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lincoln LS (210 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 1962 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lincoln LS weights approximately 587 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, 2001 Lincoln LS (278 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2001 Lincoln LS 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 | 2001 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Holden | Lincoln |
| Model | FB Special | LS |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2966 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 | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2910 mm |
