1983 BMW 725 vs. 1960 Holden FC
To start off, 1983 BMW 725 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Holden FC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Holden FC would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1960 Holden FC. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FC.
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, 1983 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Holden FC. (150 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Holden FC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 725 | 1960 Holden FC | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 725 | FC |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2670 mm |
