1957 Holden FE vs. 2007 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2007 Nissan Patrol is newer by 50 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 4,759 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Patrol (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1957 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1957 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1405 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, 2007 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Holden FE. (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Holden FE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Holden FE | 2007 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | FE | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 4759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 2385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2980 mm |
