1950 Holden FX vs. 1956 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1956 Morris Oxford is newer by 6 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 2,165 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Holden FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Morris Oxford (52 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1950 Holden FX. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1950 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Morris Oxford weights approximately 97 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) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm). This means 1950 Holden FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Holden FX | 1956 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Holden | Morris |
Model | FX | Oxford |
Year Released | 1950 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2165 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 52 HP |
Torque | 136 Nm | 106 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2470 mm |