1951 Holden FX vs. 1966 Jensen FF
To start off, 1966 Jensen FF is newer by 15 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 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Jensen FF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Jensen FF (279 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1951 Holden FX. (51 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jensen FF should accelerate faster than 1951 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jensen FF weights approximately 1005 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Jensen FF (588 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 452 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Jensen FF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Holden FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Holden FX | 1966 Jensen FF | |
| Make | Holden | Jensen |
| Model | FX | FF |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 6276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2780 mm |
