1956 Holden FE vs. 1968 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1968 Mazda 1000 is newer by 12 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, 1956 Holden FE (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1968 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Holden FE should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Holden FE weights approximately 270 kg more than 1968 Mazda 1000. 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, 1956 Holden FE (151 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Holden FE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Holden FE | 1968 Mazda 1000 | |
| Make | Holden | Mazda |
| Model | FE | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2270 mm |
