1953 Holden FX vs. 1964 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1964 Ford Zodiac is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Holden FX would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Zodiac (108 HP) has 57 more horse power than 1953 Holden FX. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1953 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 300 kg more than 1953 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, 1964 Ford Zodiac (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Holden FX. 1964 Ford Zodiac has automatic transmission and 1953 Holden FX has manual transmission. 1953 Holden FX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Ford Zodiac will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Holden FX | 1964 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Holden | Ford |
| Model | FX | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2780 mm |
