1998 BMW 845 vs. 1959 Holden FC
To start off, 1998 BMW 845 is newer by 39 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 BMW 845 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 845 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1959 Holden FC. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 845 should accelerate faster than 1959 Holden FC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 845 weights approximately 766 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, 1998 BMW 845 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Holden FC. (150 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 845 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Holden FC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 845 | 1959 Holden FC | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 845 | FC |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2670 mm |
