2006 BMW 525 vs. 1964 Holden FB Special
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 is newer by 42 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 2,999 cc, 2006 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1964 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1964 Holden FB Special.
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 525 (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 525 | 1964 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 525 | FB Special |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2262 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2670 mm |
