1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1959 Holden FE
To start off, 1959 Holden FE is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Holden FE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Abarth 1000 (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1959 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1959 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Holden FE weights approximately 300 kg more than 1958 Abarth 1000.
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, 1959 Holden FE (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1959 Holden FE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 1000 | 1959 Holden FE | |
| Make | Abarth | Holden |
| Model | 1000 | FE |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 2166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2670 mm |
