1959 Abarth 750 vs. 1959 Holden FE
To start off, both 1959 Abarth 750 and 1959 Holden FE were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Holden FE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Holden FE (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Holden FE should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Holden FE weights approximately 445 kg more than 1959 Abarth 750. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 750 | 1959 Holden FE | |
| Make | Abarth | Holden |
| Model | 750 | FE |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2670 mm |
