2009 Ford F-350 vs. 1962 Holden FB Special
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 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 134 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350.
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 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-350 | 1962 Holden FB Special | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | F-350 | FB Special |
Year Released | 2009 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2670 mm |