1951 Holden FX vs. 1958 Volvo 120
To start off, 1958 Volvo 120 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Holden FX would be higher. At 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Holden FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Volvo 120 (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1951 Holden FX. (51 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1951 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Volvo 120 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1951 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, 1951 Holden FX (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Volvo 120. (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1951 Holden FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Holden FX | 1958 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Holden | Volvo |
| Model | FX | 120 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
