1959 Holden FE vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 47 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (376 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 1959 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1959 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 415 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (385 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Holden FE. (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Holden FE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Holden FE | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Holden | Porsche |
| Model | FE | 911 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2360 mm |
