1959 Holden FE vs. 1990 Plymouth Acclaim
To start off, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim 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 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Plymouth Acclaim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1959 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim should accelerate faster than 1959 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Plymouth Acclaim weights approximately 336 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, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim, 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, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim (295 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Holden FE. (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1990 Plymouth Acclaim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Holden FE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Holden FE | 1990 Plymouth Acclaim | |
| Make | Holden | Plymouth |
| Model | FE | Acclaim |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 2213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2630 mm |
