1961 Holden FB Special vs. 2004 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2004 Toyota MR2 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota MR2 (142 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1961 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1961 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Holden FB Special weights approximately 35 kg more than 2004 Toyota MR2.
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, 2004 Toyota MR2 (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Holden FB Special | 2004 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | FB Special | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2460 mm |
