1965 Holden FB Special vs. 1976 Mazda 818
To start off, 1976 Mazda 818 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 2,260 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mazda 818 (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1965 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Holden FB Special weights approximately 98 kg more than 1976 Mazda 818.
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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Holden FB Special | 1976 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Holden | Mazda |
| Model | FB Special | 818 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2320 mm |
