1959 Holden FC vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 52 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (435 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 373 more horse power than 1959 Holden FC. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1959 Holden FC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 411 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (429 Nm @ 6250 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Holden FC. (150 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Holden FC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Holden FC | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Holden | Porsche |
| Model | FC | 911 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 429 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4465 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2355 mm |
