1957 Holden FE vs. 2012 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 55 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 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Rexton (183 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1957 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 1957 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 1035 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.
Because 2012 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Holden FE. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Rexton will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 SsangYong Rexton (402 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Holden FE. (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Holden FE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Holden FE | 2012 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Holden | SsangYong |
| Model | FE | Rexton |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2830 mm |
