1973 Ford Fairlane vs. 1951 Holden FX

To start off, 1973 Ford Fairlane is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Holden FX would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Fairlane (212 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1951 Holden FX. (51 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1951 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 645 kg more than 1951 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, 1973 Ford Fairlane (427 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Holden FX. 1973 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1951 Holden FX has manual transmission. 1951 Holden FX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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