1950 Holden FX vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 26 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (67 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1950 Holden FX. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1950 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 65 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1950 Holden FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 1976 Ford Taunus 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. 1976 Ford Taunus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Holden FX | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Holden | Ford |
Model | FX | Taunus |
Year Released | 1950 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2165 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 136 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2580 mm |