1959 Holden FC vs. 1988 Lada 2105
To start off, 1988 Lada 2105 is newer by 29 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, 1959 Holden FC (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1988 Lada 2105. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Holden FC should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada 2105. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lada 2105 weights approximately 16 kg more than 1959 Holden FC.
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, 1959 Holden FC (150 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada 2105. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1959 Holden FC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada 2105.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Holden FC | 1988 Lada 2105 | |
| Make | Holden | Lada |
| Model | FC | 2105 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2430 mm |
