1962 Holden FB Special vs. 2003 Morgan 4
To start off, 2003 Morgan 4 is newer by 41 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 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Morgan 4 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 128 kg more than 2003 Morgan 4.
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, 1962 Holden FB Special (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1962 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Holden FB Special | 2003 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Holden | Morgan |
| Model | FB Special | 4 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2450 mm |
