1960 Holden FB Special vs. 2002 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2002 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 42 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 2,615 cc, 2002 Mazda RX-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mazda RX-8 (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1960 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 290 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, 2002 Mazda RX-8 (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2002 Mazda RX-8 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 | 2002 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Holden | Mazda |
| Model | FB Special | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 2615 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2710 mm |
