1950 Holden FX vs. 1985 Nissan Santana

To start off, 1985 Nissan Santana is newer by 35 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, 1985 Nissan Santana (93 HP) has 42 more horse power than 1950 Holden FX. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1950 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Santana weights approximately 104 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.

Because 1950 Holden FX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Holden FX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Santana, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1985 Nissan Santana (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Holden FX.

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