1965 Bristol 409 vs. 1949 Holden FX
To start off, 1965 Bristol 409 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Holden FX would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Bristol 409 (215 HP) has 164 more horse power than 1949 Holden FX. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 1949 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 409 weights approximately 628 kg more than 1949 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, 1965 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Holden FX. 1965 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1949 Holden FX has manual transmission. 1949 Holden FX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Bristol 409 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Bristol 409 | 1949 Holden FX | |
Make | Bristol | Holden |
Model | 409 | FX |
Year Released | 1965 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 2166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 51 HP |
Torque | 463 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2620 mm |