1950 Holden FX vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 62 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (240 HP) has 189 more horse power than 1950 Holden FX. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1950 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 678 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (353 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Holden FX. 2012 Ford Falcon 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. 2012 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Holden FX | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Holden | Ford |
Model | FX | Falcon |
Year Released | 1950 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2165 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 240 HP |
Torque | 136 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1648 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4955 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2838 mm |