1959 Holden FE vs. 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 36 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, 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200 (75 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1959 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200 should accelerate faster than 1959 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 300 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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1959 Holden FE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Holden FE | 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
| Make | Holden | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | FE | 200 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2810 mm |
