1963 Holden FB Special vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2002 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 39 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 5,438 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercedes-Benz E (469 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 405 more horse power than 1963 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1963 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 946 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, 2002 Mercedes-Benz E (700 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 537 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2002 Mercedes-Benz E 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 | 2002 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | FB Special | E |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 5438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 469 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 2046 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2970 mm |
