1959 Holden FE vs. 2006 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2006 SsangYong Kyron 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 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Holden FE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 SsangYong Kyron (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1959 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 SsangYong Kyron should accelerate faster than 1959 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 943 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 SsangYong Kyron (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Holden FE. (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2006 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Holden FE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Holden FE | 2006 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | Holden | SsangYong |
| Model | FE | Kyron |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2750 mm |
