1966 Ford Galaxie vs. 1950 Holden FX
To start off, 1966 Ford Galaxie is newer by 16 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 6,387 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford Galaxie is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Galaxie (236 HP) has 185 more horse power than 1950 Holden FX. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Galaxie should accelerate faster than 1950 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 822 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, 1966 Ford Galaxie (406 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Holden FX.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Galaxie | 1950 Holden FX | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Galaxie | FX |
Year Released | 1966 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6387 cc | 2165 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 236 HP | 51 HP |
Torque | 406 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2620 mm |