1958 Holden FE vs. 2003 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2003 Toyota Crown is newer by 45 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 2,499 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Crown (212 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1958 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1958 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Crown weights approximately 570 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.
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, 2003 Toyota Crown (251 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Holden FE. (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Holden FE. 2003 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1958 Holden FE has manual transmission. 1958 Holden FE will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Holden FE | 2003 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | FE | Crown |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |
