1956 Holden FE vs. 1965 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1965 Marcos 1800 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Holden FE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Holden FE would be higher. At 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Holden FE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1956 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1956 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Holden FE weights approximately 210 kg more than 1965 Marcos 1800.
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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1956 Holden FE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Holden FE | 1965 Marcos 1800 | |
| Make | Holden | Marcos |
| Model | FE | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2280 mm |
