1961 Holden FB Special vs. 1959 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1961 Holden FB Special is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Holden FB Special (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Holden FB Special should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Holden FB Special weights approximately 140 kg more than 1959 Toyota Corona. 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, 1961 Holden FB Special (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1961 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Holden FB Special | 1959 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | FB Special | Corona |
Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 64 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |