1959 AC Aceca vs. 1951 Holden FX
To start off, 1959 AC Aceca is newer by 8 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, 1959 AC Aceca (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1951 Holden FX. (51 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1951 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Holden FX weights approximately 76 kg more than 1959 AC Aceca.
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, 1959 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Holden FX.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Aceca | 1951 Holden FX | |
Make | AC | Holden |
Model | Aceca | FX |
Year Released | 1959 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2620 mm |