1959 Holden FC vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Toyota Carina is newer by 37 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, 1996 Toyota Carina (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1959 Holden FC. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1959 Holden FC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Carina weights approximately 251 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.
Because 1959 Holden FC is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Holden FC. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Carina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Toyota Carina (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Holden FC. (150 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Holden FC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Holden FC | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | FC | Carina |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2590 mm |
