1984 BMW 628 vs. 1959 Holden FC
To start off, 1984 BMW 628 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Holden FC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Holden FC would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1959 Holden FC. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1959 Holden FC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 628 weights approximately 486 kg more than 1959 Holden FC. 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, 1984 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Holden FC. (150 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Holden FC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW 628 | 1959 Holden FC | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 628 | FC |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2670 mm |
