1996 Ford Falcon vs. 1948 Holden FX
To start off, 1996 Ford Falcon is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Holden FX would be higher. At 3,707 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Falcon (228 HP) has 177 more horse power than 1948 Holden FX. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1948 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Falcon weights approximately 610 kg more than 1948 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, 1996 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Holden FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Falcon | 1948 Holden FX | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Falcon | FX |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3707 cc | 2166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 51 HP |
| Torque | 398 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2620 mm |
