1959 Holden FE vs. 1988 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1988 Peugeot 405 is newer by 29 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, 1988 Peugeot 405 (89 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1959 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Peugeot 405 should accelerate faster than 1959 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Peugeot 405 weights approximately 112 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.
Because 1959 Holden FE is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Holden FE. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Peugeot 405, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Peugeot 405. (132 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1959 Holden FE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Peugeot 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Holden FE | 1988 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Holden | Peugeot |
| Model | FE | 405 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2710 mm |
