1950 Holden FX vs. 1979 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1979 Lincoln Continental is newer by 29 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), 1979 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lincoln Continental (138 HP) has 87 more horse power than 1950 Holden FX. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1950 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 930 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, 1979 Lincoln Continental (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Holden FX. 1979 Lincoln Continental 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. 1979 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Holden FX | 1979 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Holden | Lincoln |
Model | FX | Continental |
Year Released | 1950 | 1979 |
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 | 138 HP |
Torque | 136 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2990 mm |