1948 Austin A 40 vs. 1950 Holden FX
To start off, 1950 Holden FX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,165 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Holden FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Holden FX (51 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Holden FX should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40.
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, 1950 Holden FX (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1950 Holden FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 40 | 1950 Holden FX | |
| Make | Austin | Holden |
| Model | A 40 | FX |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 51 HP |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2620 mm |
