2001 AC Aceca vs. 1959 Holden FE
To start off, 2001 AC Aceca is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Holden FE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Holden FE would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1959 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1959 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 AC Aceca weights approximately 530 kg more than 1959 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, 2001 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Holden FE. (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2001 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Holden FE.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 AC Aceca | 1959 Holden FE | |
| Make | AC | Holden |
| Model | Aceca | FE |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2670 mm |
