1962 Holden FB Special vs. 1991 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1991 Toyota Supra is newer by 29 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Toyota Supra (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1962 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota Supra weights approximately 457 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, 1991 Toyota Supra (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1991 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Holden FB Special | 1991 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | FB Special | Supra |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2730 mm |
