2004 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1960 Holden FB Special
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 44 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 (454 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 390 more horse power than 1960 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 616 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, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Aston Martin DB9 | 1960 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
| Model | DB9 | FB Special |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |
