1962 Holden FB Special vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1964 Toyota Corona is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Toyota Corona (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1962 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Holden FB Special weights approximately 175 kg more than 1964 Toyota Corona.
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, 1962 Holden FB Special (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (116 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1962 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Holden FB Special | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | FB Special | Corona |
Year Released | 1962 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2430 mm |