1963 Holden FB Special vs. 2003 McLaren F1
To start off, 2003 McLaren F1 is newer by 40 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 6,062 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 554 more horse power than 1963 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1963 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 McLaren F1 weights approximately 70 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, 2003 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 486 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2003 McLaren F1 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 | 2003 McLaren F1 | |
| Make | Holden | McLaren |
| Model | FB Special | F1 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 6062 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 618 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2720 mm |
