1962 Holden FB Special vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1973 Toyota Corona is newer by 11 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, 1973 Toyota Corona (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1962 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Corona weights approximately 10 kg more than 1962 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, 1962 Holden FB Special (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (144 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1962 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Holden FB Special | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | FB Special | Corona |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |
