1950 Holden FX vs. 1975 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1975 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 25 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, 1975 Mazda Cosmo (102 HP) has 51 more horse power than 1950 Holden FX. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1950 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 145 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, 1975 Mazda Cosmo (167 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Holden FX. 1975 Mazda Cosmo has automatic transmission and 1950 Holden FX has manual transmission. 1950 Holden FX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Mazda Cosmo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Holden FX | 1975 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Holden | Mazda |
| Model | FX | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2165 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 102 HP |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2520 mm |
