1964 Holden FB Special vs. 2012 BMW M5
To start off, 2012 BMW M5 is newer by 48 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW M5 (560 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 496 more horse power than 1964 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1964 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, 2012 BMW M5 (680 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 517 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW M5 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 | 2012 BMW M5 | |
| Make | Holden | BMW |
| Model | FB Special | M5 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 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 | 560 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 680 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1455 mm |
