1967 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1950 Holden FX
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 17 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, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA (114 HP) has 63 more horse power than 1950 Holden FX. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1950 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Holden FX weights approximately 150 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA (153 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Holden FX.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1950 Holden FX | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
Model | GTA | FX |
Year Released | 1967 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2165 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 51 HP |
Torque | 153 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2620 mm |