1963 Holden FB Special vs. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 43 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1963 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1963 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 581 kg more than 1963 Holden FB Special. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Holden FB Special. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (376 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Holden FB Special | 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | FB Special | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2800 mm |
