2005 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1958 Holden FE
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 47 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 5,933 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 394 more horse power than 1958 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1958 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 930 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, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Holden FE. (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Holden FE.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1958 Holden FE | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
| Model | Vanquish | FE |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5933 cc | 2166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2670 mm |
