1957 Holden FE vs. 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE
To start off, 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE is newer by 56 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 2,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1957 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE should accelerate faster than 1957 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE weights approximately 900 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 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Holden FE. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE 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, 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE (450 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Holden FE. (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Holden FE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Holden FE | 2013 Jaguar F-TYPE | |
| Make | Holden | Jaguar |
| Model | FE | F-TYPE |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2053 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2909 mm |
