2009 Ford Mustang vs. 1956 Holden FE
To start off, 2009 Ford Mustang is newer by 53 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1956 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1956 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Mustang weights approximately 1882 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, 2009 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Holden FE. (151 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Holden FE.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Mustang | 1956 Holden FE | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Mustang | FE |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2862 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
