1961 Holden FB Special vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C (363 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1961 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1961 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 615 kg more than 1961 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C (510 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Holden FB Special | 2006 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | FB Special | C |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 363 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2720 mm |
