1984 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1956 Holden FE
To start off, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 28 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, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 (321 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1956 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1956 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Holden FE weights approximately 20 kg more than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037.
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, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 (320 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Holden FE. (151 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Holden FE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1956 Holden FE | |
| Make | Abarth | Holden |
| Model | Lancia 037 | FE |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 2111 cc | 2166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |
