1959 Holden FE vs. 1963 Jaguar Type S
To start off, 1963 Jaguar Type S is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Holden FE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Holden FE would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Jaguar Type S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Jaguar Type S (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1959 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 1959 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 640 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, 1963 Jaguar Type S (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Holden FE. (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1963 Jaguar Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Holden FE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Holden FE | 1963 Jaguar Type S | |
| Make | Holden | Jaguar |
| Model | FE | Type S |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2740 mm |
