1966 Austin A 40 vs. 1956 Holden FE
To start off, 1966 Austin A 40 is newer by 10 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 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Holden FE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Holden FE (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Holden FE should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Holden FE weights approximately 218 kg more than 1966 Austin A 40. 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, 1956 Holden FE (151 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Holden FE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Austin A 40 | 1956 Holden FE | |
| Make | Austin | Holden |
| Model | A 40 | FE |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2670 mm |
