1952 Holden FX vs. 1980 Mazda 929

To start off, 1980 Mazda 929 is newer by 28 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, 1980 Mazda 929 (89 HP) has 38 more horse power than 1952 Holden FX. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1952 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mazda 929 weights approximately 182 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, 1980 Mazda 929 (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Holden FX.

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