1956 Holden FE vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 34 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 2,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz S (164 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1956 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1956 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 540 kg more than 1956 Holden FE. 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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz S (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Holden FE. (151 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Holden FE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Holden FE | 1990 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | FE | S |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 2599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2950 mm |
