1959 Holden FE vs. 2008 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 49 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1959 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1959 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 1195 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, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Holden FE. (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Holden FE. 2008 Nissan Pathfinder has automatic transmission and 1959 Holden FE has manual transmission. 1959 Holden FE will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Holden FE | 2008 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | FE | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 2175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2860 mm |
