1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1956 Holden FE
To start off, 1956 Holden FE is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Holden FE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Holden FE (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Holden FE should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 40 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1956 Holden FE.
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, 1956 Holden FE (151 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1956 Holden FE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 40 | 1956 Holden FE | |
Make | Austin | Holden |
Model | A 40 | FE |
Year Released | 1954 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2670 mm |