1959 Holden FE vs. 1966 Jaguar 420G
To start off, 1966 Jaguar 420G is newer by 7 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 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Jaguar 420G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Jaguar 420G (255 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1959 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar 420G should accelerate faster than 1959 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar 420G weights approximately 798 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, 1966 Jaguar 420G (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Holden FE. (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1966 Jaguar 420G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Holden FE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Holden FE | 1966 Jaguar 420G | |
| Make | Holden | Jaguar |
| Model | FE | 420G |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 4235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3050 mm |
