1961 Holden FB Special vs. 2012 BMW 550
To start off, 2012 BMW 550 is newer by 51 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 1961 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1961 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 550 weights approximately 950 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.
Because 2012 BMW 550 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Holden FB Special. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 550 will offer significantly more control. 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 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 446 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 550 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 | 2012 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Holden | BMW |
| Model | FB Special | 550 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 2050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2968 mm |
