1953 Austin A 90 vs. 1950 Holden FX
To start off, 1953 Austin A 90 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Holden FX would be higher. At 2,658 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Austin A 90 (87 HP) has 36 more horse power than 1950 Holden FX. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1950 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 90 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1950 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, 1953 Austin A 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1953 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Holden FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 90 | 1950 Holden FX | |
| Make | Austin | Holden |
| Model | A 90 | FX |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2658 cc | 2165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 51 HP |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2620 mm |
