1963 Holden FB Special vs. 1981 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1981 Lotus Esprit is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lotus Esprit (208 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1963 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1963 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 100 kg more than 1963 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, 1981 Lotus Esprit (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1981 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Holden FB Special | 1981 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Holden | Lotus |
| Model | FB Special | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2450 mm |
