1960 Holden FB Special vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 52 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 640 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 640 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1960 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 640 weights approximately 690 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, 2012 BMW 640 (630 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 467 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 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 | 2012 BMW 640 | |
| Make | Holden | BMW |
| Model | FB Special | 640 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2855 mm |
