1953 AC 2-Litre vs. 1951 Holden FX
To start off, 1953 AC 2-Litre is newer by 2 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, 1953 AC 2-Litre (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1951 Holden FX. (51 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 AC 2-Litre should accelerate faster than 1951 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 350 kg more than 1951 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, both vehicles can yield 136 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC 2-Litre | 1951 Holden FX | |
Make | AC | Holden |
Model | 2-Litre | FX |
Year Released | 1953 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2620 mm |