1956 Holden FE vs. 1978 Holden Gemini

To start off, 1978 Holden Gemini is newer by 22 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, 1978 Holden Gemini (66 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1956 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Holden Gemini should accelerate faster than 1956 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Holden FE weights approximately 35 kg more than 1978 Holden Gemini.

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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Holden Gemini. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1956 Holden FE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Holden Gemini.

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