1959 Holden FE vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 31 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 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (326 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1959 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1959 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 750 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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Holden FE. (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Holden FE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Holden FE | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | FE | 500 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 4973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2810 mm |
