1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1948 Holden FX
To start off, 1963 Ford Cortina is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Holden FX would be higher. At 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Holden FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Cortina (106 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1948 Holden FX. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1948 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Holden FX weights approximately 130 kg more than 1963 Ford Cortina.
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, 1963 Ford Cortina (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Holden FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Cortina | 1948 Holden FX | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Cortina | FX |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 51 HP |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2620 mm |
