1950 Holden FX vs. 2000 Mazda Familia

To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 50 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, 2000 Mazda Familia (106 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1950 Holden FX. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1950 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Holden FX weights approximately 145 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia.

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, 1950 Holden FX (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1950 Holden FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.

Compare all specifications:

1950 Holden FX 2000 Mazda Familia
Make Holden Mazda
Model FX Familia
Year Released 1950 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2165 cc 1998 cc
Engine Type in-line dual-disk rotary
Horse Power 51 HP 106 HP
Torque 136 Nm 134 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 970 kg 825 kg
Vehicle Length 4380 mm 3840 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1490 mm
Vehicle Height 1580 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2270 mm