1950 Holden FX vs. 1986 Lotus Excel

To start off, 1986 Lotus Excel is newer by 36 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Lotus Excel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lotus Excel (180 HP) has 129 more horse power than 1950 Holden FX. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 1950 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lotus Excel weights approximately 207 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, 1986 Lotus Excel (224 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Holden FX. 1986 Lotus Excel 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. 1986 Lotus Excel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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