1962 Holden FB Special vs. 1967 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1967 Jaguar 240 is newer by 5 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 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Jaguar 240 (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1962 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 420 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Jaguar 240 (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Holden FB Special | 1967 Jaguar 240 | |
Make | Holden | Jaguar |
Model | FB Special | 240 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2740 mm |