1962 Holden FB Special vs. 2012 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W (222 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W 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 SsangYong Chairman W (296 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Chairman W 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 SsangYong Chairman W | |
Make | Holden | SsangYong |
Model | FB Special | Chairman W |
Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1495 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2970 mm |