1962 Holden FB Special vs. 2002 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2002 Toyota Highlander is newer by 40 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 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Highlander (149 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1962 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 585 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.
Because 2002 Toyota Highlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Holden FB Special. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Highlander will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Toyota Highlander (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Highlander 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 | 2002 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | FB Special | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2730 mm |
