1979 Ford Fairlane vs. 1952 Holden FX
To start off, 1979 Ford Fairlane is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Holden FX would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Fairlane (124 HP) has 73 more horse power than 1952 Holden FX. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1952 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 430 kg more than 1952 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, 1979 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Holden FX. 1979 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1952 Holden FX has manual transmission. 1952 Holden FX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Fairlane | 1952 Holden FX | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Fairlane | FX |
Year Released | 1979 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 51 HP |
Torque | 296 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2620 mm |