2001 Holden UTE vs. 1962 Holden FB Special
To start off, 2001 Holden UTE is newer by 39 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Holden UTE (302 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Holden UTE should accelerate faster than 1962 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Holden UTE weights approximately 490 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, 2001 Holden UTE (460 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2001 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Holden UTE | 1962 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Holden | Holden |
| Model | UTE | FB Special |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |
