1994 BMW 854 vs. 1964 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1994 BMW 854 is newer by 30 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 5,378 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 BMW 854 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 854 (323 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1964 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 854 should accelerate faster than 1964 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 854 weights approximately 780 kg more than 1964 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, 1994 BMW 854 (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 854 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 854 | 1964 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 854 | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5378 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2670 mm |
