1960 Holden FB Special vs. 1964 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1964 Toyota Crown is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 2,599 cc, 1964 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Toyota Crown (98 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1960 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Toyota Crown weights approximately 275 kg more than 1960 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, 1964 Toyota Crown (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1964 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Holden FB Special | 1964 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | FB Special | Crown |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 2599 cc |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2750 mm |
