2009 BMW 635 vs. 1963 Holden FB Special
To start off, 2009 BMW 635 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 635 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 635 (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1963 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 635 should accelerate faster than 1963 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, 2009 BMW 635 (580 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 635 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 635 | 1963 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 635 | FB Special |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2670 mm |
