1949 Holden FX vs. 1988 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1988 Holden Commodore is newer by 39 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Holden Commodore (168 HP) has 117 more horse power than 1949 Holden FX. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1949 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Holden Commodore weights approximately 338 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, 1988 Holden Commodore (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Holden FX. 1988 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1949 Holden FX has manual transmission. 1949 Holden FX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Holden FX | 1988 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Holden | Holden |
| Model | FX | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 168 HP |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2740 mm |
