1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1962 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 21 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (328 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1962 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1150 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, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (610 Nm @ 2450 RPM) has 447 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 1962 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Bentley | Holden |
| Model | Mulsanne | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2670 mm |
