1960 Bristol 406 vs. 1956 Holden FE
To start off, 1960 Bristol 406 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Holden FE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Holden FE would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Bristol 406 (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1956 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1956 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Bristol 406 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1956 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, 1960 Bristol 406 (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Holden FE. (151 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1960 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Holden FE.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Bristol 406 | 1956 Holden FE | |
Make | Bristol | Holden |
Model | 406 | FE |
Year Released | 1960 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2215 cc | 2166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2670 mm |