1950 Holden FX vs. 1960 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1960 Toyota Crown is newer by 10 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, 1950 Holden FX (51 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Crown. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Holden FX should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Toyota Crown weights approximately 280 kg more than 1950 Holden FX.
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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1950 Holden FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Holden FX | 1960 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | FX | Crown |
Year Released | 1950 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2165 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 136 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2540 mm |