1965 Holden FB Special vs. 2012 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC (567 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 503 more horse power than 1965 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1395 kg more than 1965 Holden FB Special. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Bentley Continental GTC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Holden FB Special. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC will offer significantly more control. 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 Bentley Continental GTC (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 537 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Holden FB Special | 2012 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | Holden | Bentley |
| Model | FB Special | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 2495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1943 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1405 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2746 mm |
