2006 BMW 120 vs. 1960 Holden FB Special
To start off, 2006 BMW 120 is newer by 46 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, 2006 BMW 120 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1960 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 120 weights approximately 735 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, 2006 BMW 120 (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 120 | 1960 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 120 | FB Special |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
