1962 Holden FB Special vs. 1996 Toyota Cresta
To start off, 1996 Toyota Cresta is newer by 34 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 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Cresta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Cresta (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Cresta should accelerate faster than 1962 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Cresta weights approximately 320 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, 1996 Toyota Cresta (255 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Cresta 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 | 1996 Toyota Cresta | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | FB Special | Cresta |
Year Released | 1962 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2680 mm |