2004 Caterham 7 vs. 1962 Holden FB Special
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 42 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, 2004 Caterham 7 (200 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 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 560 kg more than 2004 Caterham 7.
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, 2004 Caterham 7 (224 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2004 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Caterham 7 | 1962 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Caterham | Holden |
| Model | 7 | FB Special |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3310 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2670 mm |
