1975 Ford Fairlane vs. 1956 Holden FE
To start off, 1975 Ford Fairlane is newer by 19 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 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Fairlane (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1956 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1956 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 470 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, 1975 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Holden FE. (151 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Holden FE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Fairlane | 1956 Holden FE | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Fairlane | FE |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4096 cc | 2166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |
