2007 BMW M6 vs. 1962 Holden FB Special
To start off, 2007 BMW M6 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 4,997 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 436 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1962 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M6 weights approximately 905 kg more than 1962 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, 2007 BMW M6 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M6 | 1962 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | M6 | FB Special |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4997 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2005 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2670 mm |
