1960 Holden FB Special vs. 1979 Mazda 121
To start off, 1979 Mazda 121 is newer by 19 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, 1979 Mazda 121 (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1960 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda 121 should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 121 weights approximately 34 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.
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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 121. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Holden FB Special | 1979 Mazda 121 | |
| Make | Holden | Mazda |
| Model | FB Special | 121 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2520 mm |
