1977 Bristol 412 vs. 1965 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1977 Bristol 412 is newer by 12 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Bristol 412 (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1965 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Bristol 412 weights approximately 590 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.
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, 1977 Bristol 412 (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1977 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Bristol 412 | 1965 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Bristol | Holden |
| Model | 412 | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2670 mm |
