1963 Holden FB Special vs. 1968 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1968 Mazda Luce is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda Luce (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1963 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1963 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Holden FB Special weights approximately 40 kg more than 1968 Mazda Luce.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Holden FB Special (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Luce. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Holden FB Special | 1968 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Holden | Mazda |
| Model | FB Special | Luce |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |
