1956 Holden FE vs. 2007 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2007 Nissan 1400 is newer by 51 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, 2007 Nissan 1400 (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1956 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 1400 should accelerate faster than 1956 Holden FE.
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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Holden FE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Holden FE | 2007 Nissan 1400 | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | FE | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2310 mm |
