1957 Holden FE vs. 1955 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1957 Holden FE is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Holden FE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Holden FE (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1955 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Holden FE should accelerate faster than 1955 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Toyota Crown weights approximately 270 kg more than 1957 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, 1957 Holden FE (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1957 Holden FE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Holden FE | 1955 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | FE | Crown |
Year Released | 1957 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2166 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2540 mm |