1992 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1958 Holden FE
To start off, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Holden FE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Holden FE would be higher. At 4,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1958 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1958 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 735 kg more than 1958 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, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (386 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Holden FE. (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Holden FE. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1958 Holden FE has manual transmission. 1958 Holden FE will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Crown Victoria | 1958 Holden FE | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Crown Victoria | FE |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4598 cc | 2166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2670 mm |
