1956 Holden FE vs. 1976 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1976 Toyota Corolla is newer by 20 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, 1976 Toyota Corolla (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1956 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1956 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Holden FE weights approximately 200 kg more than 1976 Toyota Corolla.
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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1956 Holden FE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Holden FE | 1976 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | FE | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2290 mm |
