1970 Ford 12 M vs. 1950 Holden FX

To start off, 1970 Ford 12 M is newer by 20 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, 1950 Holden FX (51 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1970 Ford 12 M. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Holden FX should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Holden FX weights approximately 120 kg more than 1970 Ford 12 M. 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, 1950 Holden FX (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 12 M. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1950 Holden FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 12 M.

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