1956 Holden FE vs. 1966 Porsche 912
To start off, 1966 Porsche 912 is newer by 10 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, 1966 Porsche 912 (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1956 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Porsche 912 should accelerate faster than 1956 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Holden FE weights approximately 10 kg more than 1966 Porsche 912.
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) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Porsche 912. (133 Nm). This means 1956 Holden FE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Holden FE | 1966 Porsche 912 | |
Make | Holden | Porsche |
Model | FE | 912 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2166 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 133 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2220 mm |