1960 Holden FC vs. 2008 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2008 Nissan 350Z is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Holden FC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Holden FC would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan 350Z (309 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1960 Holden FC. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 736 kg more than 1960 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, 2008 Nissan 350Z (358 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Holden FC. (150 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Holden FC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Holden FC | 2008 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | FC | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2165 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
