1983 Ford Fairlane vs. 1950 Holden FX
To start off, 1983 Ford Fairlane is newer by 33 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Fairlane (148 HP) has 97 more horse power than 1950 Holden FX. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1950 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 660 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, 1983 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Holden FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Fairlane | 1950 Holden FX | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Fairlane | FX |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 51 HP |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 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 |
