1952 Holden FX vs. 1954 Oldsmobile 88
To start off, 1954 Oldsmobile 88 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Holden FX would be higher. At 5,320 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Oldsmobile 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Oldsmobile 88 (168 HP) has 117 more horse power than 1952 Holden FX. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Oldsmobile 88 should accelerate faster than 1952 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Oldsmobile 88 weights approximately 700 kg more than 1952 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, 1954 Oldsmobile 88 (407 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1954 Oldsmobile 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Holden FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Holden FX | 1954 Oldsmobile 88 | |
| Make | Holden | Oldsmobile |
| Model | FX | 88 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 5320 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 168 HP |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3110 mm |
