1964 Holden FB Special vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corona is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Corona (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1964 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Corona 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 115 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corona.
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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1964 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Holden FB Special | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | FB Special | Corona |
Year Released | 1964 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1587 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 | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2530 mm |