1988 BMW 520 vs. 1960 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1988 BMW 520 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 2,261 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 520 (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1960 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 520 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1960 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, 1988 BMW 520 (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 520 | 1960 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 520 | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
