1965 Holden FB Special vs. 1955 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1965 Holden FB Special is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,260 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Holden FB Special (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1955 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Holden FB Special should accelerate faster than 1955 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Toyota Crown weights approximately 150 kg more than 1965 Holden FB Special.
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, 1965 Holden FB Special (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1965 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Holden FB Special | 1955 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | FB Special | Crown |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2540 mm |
