1949 Holden FX vs. 1969 Nissan President
To start off, 1969 Nissan President is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Holden FX would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan President (109 HP) has 58 more horse power than 1949 Holden FX. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1949 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan President weights approximately 633 kg more than 1949 Holden FX. 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, 1969 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Holden FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Holden FX | 1969 Nissan President | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | FX | President |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 109 HP |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2860 mm |
