1959 Holden FE vs. 1969 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1969 Toyota Corona is newer by 10 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 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Holden FE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Toyota Corona (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1959 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1959 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Holden FE weights approximately 35 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corona.
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 Holden FE (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1959 Holden FE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Holden FE | 1969 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | FE | Corona |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2430 mm |
