1969 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1959 Holden FC
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Holden FC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Holden FC would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (166 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1959 Holden FC. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1959 Holden FC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 911 kg more than 1959 Holden FC. 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, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Holden FC. (150 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Holden FC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Chevrolet Impala | 1959 Holden FC | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Impala | FC |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2670 mm |
