1953 Holden FX vs. 1968 Skoda 1000 MB
To start off, 1968 Skoda 1000 MB is newer by 15 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 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Holden FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Holden FX (51 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1968 Skoda 1000 MB. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Holden FX should accelerate faster than 1968 Skoda 1000 MB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Holden FX weights approximately 183 kg more than 1968 Skoda 1000 MB. 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 Holden FX (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Skoda 1000 MB. (75 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Holden FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Skoda 1000 MB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Holden FX | 1968 Skoda 1000 MB | |
| Make | Holden | Skoda |
| Model | FX | 1000 MB |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |
