1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1950 Holden FX
To start off, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is newer by 14 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 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP) has 263 more horse power than 1950 Holden FX. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1950 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Aston Martin DB5 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1950 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, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Holden FX.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1950 Holden FX | |
Make | Aston Martin | Holden |
Model | DB5 | FX |
Year Released | 1964 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2165 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 51 HP |
Torque | 390 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2620 mm |