1959 Ford Consul vs. 1950 Holden FX
To start off, 1959 Ford Consul is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Holden FX would be higher. At 2,165 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 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. 1959 Ford Consul weights approximately 110 kg more than 1950 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, 1950 Holden FX (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1950 Holden FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Consul | 1950 Holden FX | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Consul | FX |
Year Released | 1959 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 2165 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 |
Torque | 127 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2620 mm |