1950 Holden FX vs. 1976 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1976 Plymouth Volare 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Plymouth Volare (100 HP) has 49 more horse power than 1950 Holden FX. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1950 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 495 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, 1976 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Holden FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Holden FX | 1976 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Holden | Plymouth |
| Model | FX | Volare |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2165 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 100 HP |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2760 mm |
