1951 Holden FX vs. 1988 Morgan 4
To start off, 1988 Morgan 4 is newer by 37 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, 1988 Morgan 4 (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1951 Holden FX. (51 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1951 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Holden FX weights approximately 100 kg more than 1988 Morgan 4.
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 Morgan 4 (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Holden FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Holden FX | 1988 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Holden | Morgan |
| Model | FX | 4 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2450 mm |
