1960 Holden FC vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, 1960 Holden FC is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 2,165 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Holden FC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Porsche 356 (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1960 Holden FC. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Holden FC weights approximately 142 kg more than 1959 Porsche 356.
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 Holden FC (150 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Porsche 356. (119 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1960 Holden FC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Holden FC | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Holden | Porsche |
| Model | FC | 356 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2165 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 838 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2110 mm |
