2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1960 Holden FC
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Holden FC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Holden FC would be higher. At 6,995 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 443 more horse power than 1960 Holden FC. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 281 kg more than 1960 Holden FC. 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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 487 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Holden FC. (150 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Holden FC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 1960 Holden FC | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Corvette | FC |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6995 cc | 2165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 505 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2670 mm |
