1962 Holden FB Special vs. 2009 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2009 Panoz Esperante is newer by 47 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 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1962 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 435 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, 2009 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2009 Panoz Esperante 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 | 2009 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Holden | Panoz |
| Model | FB Special | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2700 mm |
