1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1956 Holden FE
To start off, 1959 Abarth 850 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Holden FE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Holden FE would be higher. At 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Holden FE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1956 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1956 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Holden FE weights approximately 410 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850.
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, 1956 Holden FE (151 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1956 Holden FE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1956 Holden FE | |
| Make | Abarth | Holden |
| Model | 850 | FE |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 2166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2670 mm |
