1950 Holden FX vs. 1950 Morris Six

To start off, both 1950 Holden FX and 1950 Morris Six were released in the same year (1950). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Morris Six (70 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1950 Holden FX. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Morris Six should accelerate faster than 1950 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Morris Six weights approximately 254 kg more than 1950 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, 1950 Holden FX (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Six. (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1950 Holden FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Six.

Compare all specifications:

1950 Holden FX 1950 Morris Six
Make Holden Morris
Model FX Six
Year Released 1950 1950
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2165 cc 2215 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 51 HP 70 HP
Torque 136 Nm 133 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 1800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 970 kg 1224 kg
Vehicle Length 4380 mm 4500 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1580 mm 1610 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2800 mm