1965 Holden FB Special vs. 1986 Toyota Century
To start off, 1986 Toyota Century is newer by 21 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 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Century (153 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1965 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Century weights approximately 700 kg more than 1965 Holden FB Special. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1986 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Holden FB Special | 1986 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | FB Special | Century |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2870 mm |
