1968 Ford GT 40 vs. 1953 Holden FX
To start off, 1968 Ford GT 40 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Holden FX would be higher. At 4,948 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford GT 40 (424 HP) has 373 more horse power than 1953 Holden FX. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1953 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Holden FX weights approximately 10 kg more than 1968 Ford GT 40.
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, 1968 Ford GT 40 (637 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 501 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Holden FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford GT 40 | 1953 Holden FX | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | GT 40 | FX |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4948 cc | 2166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 424 HP | 51 HP |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2620 mm |
