1957 Holden FE vs. 1969 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1969 Toyota Corona is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Holden FE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Holden FE would be higher. At 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Holden FE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Toyota Corona (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1957 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1957 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Holden FE weights approximately 10 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corona.
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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1957 Holden FE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Holden FE | 1969 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | FE | Corona |
Year Released | 1957 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2166 cc | 1707 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2740 mm |