1952 Holden FX vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 19 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 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Holden FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Marina (95 HP) has 44 more horse power than 1952 Holden FX. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1952 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Holden FX weights approximately 5 kg more than 1971 Morris Marina.
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, 1971 Morris Marina (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Holden FX.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Holden FX | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Holden | Morris |
Model | FX | Marina |
Year Released | 1952 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2166 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 95 HP |
Torque | 136 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2440 mm |