1960 Holden FB Special vs. 1968 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1968 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 8 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 2,261 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda Cosmo (94 HP) has 30 more horse power than 1960 Holden FB Special. (64 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Holden FB Special weights approximately 160 kg more than 1968 Mazda Cosmo.
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, 1960 Holden FB Special (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Holden FB Special | 1968 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Holden | Mazda |
Model | FB Special | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1960 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1964 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 94 HP |
Torque | 163 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2210 mm |