1965 Holden FB Special vs. 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112
To start off, 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 (402 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 338 more horse power than 1965 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1965 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, 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 (580 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Holden FB Special | 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 | |
| Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | FB Special | C 112 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 5987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 402 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2710 mm |
