1959 Holden FE vs. 2009 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2009 Pagani Zonda is newer by 50 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 7,300 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pagani Zonda (547 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 487 more horse power than 1959 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pagani Zonda should accelerate faster than 1959 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Pagani Zonda weights approximately 250 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, 2009 Pagani Zonda (759 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 609 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Holden FE. (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2009 Pagani Zonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Holden FE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Holden FE | 2009 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Holden | Pagani |
| Model | FE | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 7300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 547 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1141 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2730 mm |
