1950 Holden FX vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 38 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 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (208 HP) has 157 more horse power than 1950 Holden FX. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1950 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 944 weights approximately 386 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, 1988 Porsche 944 (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Holden FX.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Holden FX | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Holden | Porsche |
Model | FX | 944 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2165 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 208 HP |
Torque | 136 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2390 mm |