1957 AC Aceca vs. 1959 Holden FE
To start off, 1959 Holden FE is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 AC Aceca would be higher. At 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Holden FE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 AC Aceca (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1959 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1959 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Holden FE weights approximately 86 kg more than 1957 AC Aceca.
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, 1957 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Holden FE. (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1957 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Holden FE.
Compare all specifications:
1957 AC Aceca | 1959 Holden FE | |
Make | AC | Holden |
Model | Aceca | FE |
Year Released | 1957 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2670 mm |