1953 Holden FX vs. 1984 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1984 Holden Commodore is newer by 31 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 3,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Holden Commodore (142 HP) has 91 more horse power than 1953 Holden FX. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1953 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Commodore 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, 1984 Holden Commodore (266 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Holden FX. 1984 Holden Commodore 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. 1984 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Holden FX | 1984 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Holden | Holden |
Model | FX | Commodore |
Year Released | 1953 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2166 cc | 3296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 142 HP |
Torque | 136 Nm | 266 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2680 mm |