1950 Holden FX vs. 1973 Porsche 911
To start off, 1973 Porsche 911 is newer by 23 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 911 (226 HP) has 175 more horse power than 1950 Holden FX. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1950 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Holden FX weights approximately 70 kg more than 1973 Porsche 911.
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, 1973 Porsche 911 (275 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Holden FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Holden FX | 1973 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Holden | Porsche |
| Model | FX | 911 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2165 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 226 HP |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2270 mm |
