1964 Holden FB Special vs. 2012 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 48 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 2,787 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Chairman H (198 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1964 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1964 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 530 kg more than 1964 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, 2012 SsangYong Chairman H (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Chairman H 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 | 2012 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Holden | SsangYong |
| Model | FB Special | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2787 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2910 mm |
