1959 Holden FC vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Holden FC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Holden FC would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 (320 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1959 Holden FC. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1959 Holden FC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1096 kg more than 1959 Holden FC. 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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 (470 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Holden FC. (150 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Holden FC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Holden FC | 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | FC | 500 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 4973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 2080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2500 mm |
