1950 Holden FX vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona 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 2,165 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Holden FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corona (89 HP) has 38 more horse power than 1950 Holden FX. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1950 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 150 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 Toyota Corona (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Holden FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Holden FX | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | FX | Corona |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2165 cc | 1966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 89 HP |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2530 mm |
