1960 Holden FB Special vs. 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S
To start off, 1960 Holden FB Special is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S would be higher. At 2,261 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Holden FB Special (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Holden FB Special should accelerate faster than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S weights approximately 210 kg more than 1960 Holden FB Special.
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, 1960 Holden FB Special (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S. (112 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1960 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Holden FB Special | 1949 Mercedes-Benz 170S | |
| Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | FB Special | 170S |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |
