1952 Holden FX vs. 2011 Ford Falcon

To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 59 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (265 HP) has 214 more horse power than 1952 Holden FX. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1952 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 787 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, 2011 Ford Falcon (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Holden FX. 2011 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1952 Holden FX has manual transmission. 1952 Holden FX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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