1965 Holden FB Special vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 42 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 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (221 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1965 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 500 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (511 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 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 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | FB Special | C |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 511 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2720 mm |
