1963 Holden FB Special vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 46 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 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1963 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1963 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 1732 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz C 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 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | FB Special | C |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 2832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2770 mm |
