1959 Holden FE vs. 1959 Jaguar MK II
To start off, both 1959 Holden FE and 1959 Jaguar MK II were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK II (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1959 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1959 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 496 kg more than 1959 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, 1959 Jaguar MK II (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Holden FE. (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Holden FE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Holden FE | 1959 Jaguar MK II | |
| Make | Holden | Jaguar |
| Model | FE | MK II |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2730 mm |
