1979 Ford Cortina vs. 1949 Holden FX
To start off, 1979 Ford Cortina is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Holden FX would be higher. At 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Holden FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Cortina (59 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1949 Holden FX. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1949 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Cortina weights approximately 28 kg more than 1949 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, 1949 Holden FX (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1949 Holden FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Cortina | 1949 Holden FX | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Cortina | FX |
Year Released | 1979 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 51 HP |
Torque | 92 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2620 mm |