1953 Holden FX vs. 1970 Land Rover Serie II
To start off, 1970 Land Rover Serie II is newer by 17 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 2,284 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Land Rover Serie II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Land Rover Serie II (67 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1953 Holden FX. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Land Rover Serie II should accelerate faster than 1953 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 530 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.
Because 1970 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Holden FX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Land Rover Serie II will offer significantly more control. 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, 1970 Land Rover Serie II (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Land Rover Serie II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Holden FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Holden FX | 1970 Land Rover Serie II | |
| Make | Holden | Land Rover |
| Model | FX | Serie II |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2166 cc | 2284 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2780 mm |
