1963 Holden FB Special vs. 2005 Maybach 57
To start off, 2005 Maybach 57 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maybach 57 (542 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 478 more horse power than 1963 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1963 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maybach 57 weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1963 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, 2005 Maybach 57 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 737 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2005 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Holden FB Special | 2005 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Holden | Maybach |
| Model | FB Special | 57 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2220 mm |
