1959 Holden FC vs. 2004 Maybach 57
To start off, 2004 Maybach 57 is newer by 45 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 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Maybach 57 (544 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 482 more horse power than 1959 Holden FC. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1959 Holden FC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Maybach 57 weights approximately 1226 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, 2004 Maybach 57 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 750 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Holden FC. (150 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2004 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Holden FC. 2004 Maybach 57 has automatic transmission and 1959 Holden FC has manual transmission. 1959 Holden FC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Maybach 57 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Holden FC | 2004 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Holden | Maybach |
| Model | FC | 57 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 544 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2220 mm |
