1959 Holden FE vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, both 1959 Holden FE and 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 (115 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1959 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1959 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 405 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 Mercedes-Benz 220 (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Holden FE. (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Holden FE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Holden FE | 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | FE | 220 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |
