1976 BMW 628 vs. 1964 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1976 BMW 628 is newer by 12 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 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 628 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1964 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 628 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, 1976 BMW 628 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 628 | 1964 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 628 | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2670 mm |
