1959 Holden FC vs. 1970 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1970 Nissan Fairlady is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Holden FC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Holden FC would be higher. At 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Holden FC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Nissan Fairlady (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1959 Holden FC. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 1959 Holden FC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Nissan Fairlady weights approximately 11 kg more than 1959 Holden FC. 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, 1970 Nissan Fairlady (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Holden FC. (150 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1970 Nissan Fairlady will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Holden FC.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Holden FC | 1970 Nissan Fairlady | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | FC | Fairlady |
Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2166 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2310 mm |