1960 Holden FB Special vs. 1981 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1981 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 21 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 2,292 cc, 1981 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mazda RX-7 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1960 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mazda RX-7 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 40 kg more than 1981 Mazda RX-7.
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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Holden FB Special | 1981 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Holden | Mazda |
| Model | FB Special | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2430 mm |
