1959 Holden FE vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1981 Nissan Skyline is newer by 22 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, 1981 Nissan Skyline (93 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1959 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1959 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 70 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 Holden FE (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Holden FE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Skyline. 1981 Nissan Skyline has automatic transmission and 1959 Holden FE has manual transmission. 1959 Holden FE will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Holden FE | 1981 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | FE | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2620 mm |
