2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 1963 Holden FB Special
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet SSR is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (401 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 337 more horse power than 1963 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 1963 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Holden FB Special weights approximately 22 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet SSR.
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, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet SSR | 1963 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | SSR | FB Special |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |
