1963 Holden FB Special vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 49 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 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1963 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma 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 26 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2012 Toyota Tacoma 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, 2012 Toyota Tacoma 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, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tacoma 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 | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | FB Special | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3250 mm |
