1950 Holden FX vs. 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 28 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 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis (139 HP) has 88 more horse power than 1950 Holden FX. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1950 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 740 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, 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis (353 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Holden FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Holden FX | 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Holden | Mercury |
| Model | FX | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2165 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 139 HP |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2910 mm |
