1984 Holden Statesman vs. 1950 Holden FX
To start off, 1984 Holden Statesman is newer by 34 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 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Holden Statesman (169 HP) has 118 more horse power than 1950 Holden FX. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1950 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Statesman weights approximately 750 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, 1984 Holden Statesman (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Holden FX. 1984 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1950 Holden FX has manual transmission. 1950 Holden FX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Holden Statesman | 1950 Holden FX | |
| Make | Holden | Holden |
| Model | Statesman | FX |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 2165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 51 HP |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2620 mm |
