1965 Holden FB Special vs. 1998 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1998 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 33 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 2,616 cc, 1998 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mazda RX-7 (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1965 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 140 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, 1998 Mazda RX-7 (294 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1998 Mazda RX-7 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 | 1998 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Holden | Mazda |
Model | FB Special | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2430 mm |