1961 Holden FB Special vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 46 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 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 1961 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1961 Holden FB Special.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 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 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | FB Special | E |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 5461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2860 mm |
