1960 Holden FB Special vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 50 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 2,261 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1960 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 425 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, 2010 BMW 120 (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 120 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 | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Holden | BMW |
| Model | FB Special | 120 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
