1964 Holden FB Special vs. 1964 MG MGB
To start off, both 1964 Holden FB Special and 1964 MG MGB were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 MG MGB (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1964 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 MG MGB should accelerate faster than 1964 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Holden FB Special weights approximately 200 kg more than 1964 MG MGB.
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, 1964 Holden FB Special (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 MG MGB. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 MG MGB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Holden FB Special | 1964 MG MGB | |
| Make | Holden | MG |
| Model | FB Special | MGB |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2320 mm |
