1976 Bristol 412 vs. 1961 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1976 Bristol 412 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Bristol 412 (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1961 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1961 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 412 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1961 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, 1976 Bristol 412 (422 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bristol 412 | 1961 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Bristol | Holden |
| Model | 412 | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2670 mm |
