1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1950 Holden FX
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider 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 Spider (122 HP) has 71 more horse power than 1950 Holden FX. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1950 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 68 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, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Holden FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1950 Holden FX | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
| Model | Spider | FX |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1777 cc | 2165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 51 HP |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2620 mm |
