1964 Holden FB Special vs. 1998 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1998 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 726 more horse power than 1964 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1964 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Holden FB Special weights approximately 100 kg more than 1998 TVR Speed 12.
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, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 718 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1998 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Holden FB Special | 1998 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Holden | TVR |
| Model | FB Special | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2570 mm |
