1967 Ferrari 330 vs. 1962 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1967 Ferrari 330 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 3,966 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1962 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1962 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, 1967 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1967 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ferrari 330 | 1962 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Ferrari | Holden |
| Model | 330 | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3966 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2670 mm |
