1979 Fiat Mirafiori vs. 1962 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1979 Fiat Mirafiori is newer by 17 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, 1979 Fiat Mirafiori (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Fiat Mirafiori 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 100 kg more than 1979 Fiat Mirafiori.
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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat Mirafiori. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat Mirafiori.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Fiat Mirafiori | 1962 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Fiat | Holden |
| Model | Mirafiori | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2670 mm |
