1962 Holden FB Special vs. 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost is newer by 50 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 6,600 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost (563 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 499 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost should accelerate faster than 1962 Holden FB Special.
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, 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost (779 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 616 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost 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 | 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
| Make | Holden | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | FB Special | Ghost |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 563 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 779 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1549 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3465 mm |
