1946 Allard J1 vs. 1958 Holden FE
To start off, 1958 Holden FE is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,917 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Allard J1 (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1958 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Allard J1 should accelerate faster than 1958 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Allard J1 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1958 Holden FE. 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, 1946 Allard J1 (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Holden FE. (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1946 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Holden FE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Allard J1 | 1958 Holden FE | |
| Make | Allard | Holden |
| Model | J1 | FE |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 2166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
