1958 Holden FE vs. 1996 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1996 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Holden FE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Holden FE would be higher. At 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1958 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1958 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1110 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.
Because 1996 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Holden FE. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Holden FE. (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Holden FE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Holden FE | 1996 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Holden | Land Rover |
| Model | FE | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 3944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2550 mm |
