1962 Holden FB Special vs. 2011 Koenigsegg Agera
To start off, 2011 Koenigsegg Agera is newer by 49 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Koenigsegg Agera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Koenigsegg Agera (927 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 863 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Koenigsegg Agera should accelerate faster than 1962 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Koenigsegg Agera weights approximately 190 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, 2011 Koenigsegg Agera (1,100 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 937 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2011 Koenigsegg Agera 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 | 2011 Koenigsegg Agera | |
| Make | Holden | Koenigsegg |
| Model | FB Special | Agera |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 927 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 1100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
