2009 Dodge Charger vs. 1962 Holden FB Special
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 47 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 2,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (176 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1962 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 591 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, 2009 Dodge Charger (191 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Charger | 1962 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Dodge | Holden |
| Model | Charger | FB Special |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2701 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2670 mm |
