1963 Holden FB Special vs. 1979 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1979 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 16 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, 1979 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1963 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda Cosmo 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 10 kg more than 1979 Mazda Cosmo.
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, 1963 Holden FB Special (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda Cosmo. (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1963 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Holden FB Special | 1979 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Holden | Mazda |
| Model | FB Special | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2520 mm |
