1973 Ford Escort vs. 1962 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1973 Ford Escort is newer by 11 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 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Escort (96 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1962 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Holden FB Special weights approximately 186 kg more than 1973 Ford Escort.
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, 1962 Holden FB Special (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Escort. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1962 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Escort | 1962 Holden FB Special | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Escort | FB Special |
Year Released | 1973 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |