1958 Cadillac 62 vs. 1958 Holden FE
To start off, both 1958 Cadillac 62 and 1958 Holden FE were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,979 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Cadillac 62 (189 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1958 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1958 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1215 kg more than 1958 Holden FE. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Cadillac 62 | 1958 Holden FE | |
| Make | Cadillac | Holden |
| Model | 62 | FE |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5979 cc | 2166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2195 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2670 mm |
