1964 Holden FB Special vs. 2011 Koenigsegg CCX
To start off, 2011 Koenigsegg CCX is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Koenigsegg CCX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Koenigsegg CCX (806 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 742 more horse power than 1964 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Koenigsegg CCX should accelerate faster than 1964 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Koenigsegg CCX weights approximately 80 kg more than 1964 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, 2011 Koenigsegg CCX (919 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 756 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2011 Koenigsegg CCX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Holden FB Special | 2011 Koenigsegg CCX | |
| Make | Holden | Koenigsegg |
| Model | FB Special | CCX |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 806 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 919 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
