1957 Holden FE vs. 1979 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1979 Lancia Beta is newer by 22 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, 1979 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1957 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1957 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lancia Beta weights approximately 60 kg more than 1957 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, 1979 Lancia Beta (171 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Holden FE. (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1979 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Holden FE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Holden FE | 1979 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Holden | Lancia |
| Model | FE | Beta |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2360 mm |
