1960 Holden FB Special vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL (511 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 447 more horse power than 1960 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 860 kg more than 1960 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL (720 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 557 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Holden FB Special | 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | FB Special | SL |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 511 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2570 mm |
