1980 Ford Taunus vs. 1950 Holden FX
To start off, 1980 Ford Taunus is newer by 30 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, 1980 Ford Taunus (57 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1950 Holden FX. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1950 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Taunus weights approximately 50 kg more than 1950 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, 1950 Holden FX (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Taunus. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1950 Holden FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Taunus | 1950 Holden FX | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Taunus | FX |
Year Released | 1980 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2165 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 51 HP |
Torque | 93 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2620 mm |