1950 Holden FX vs. 1954 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1954 Riley Pathfinder is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Holden FX would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Riley Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Riley Pathfinder (108 HP) has 57 more horse power than 1950 Holden FX. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Riley Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1950 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 565 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, 1954 Riley Pathfinder (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1954 Riley Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Holden FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Holden FX | 1954 Riley Pathfinder | |
| Make | Holden | Riley |
| Model | FX | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2165 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2860 mm |
