1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1951 Holden FX
To start off, 1955 Austin A 55 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Holden FX would be higher. At 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Holden FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 51 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 55 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1951 Holden FX.
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, 1951 Holden FX (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1951 Holden FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin A 55 | 1951 Holden FX | |
Make | Austin | Holden |
Model | A 55 | FX |
Year Released | 1955 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 2166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2620 mm |