1998 Ford Scorpio vs. 1950 Holden FX
To start off, 1998 Ford Scorpio is newer by 48 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, 1998 Ford Scorpio (118 HP) has 67 more horse power than 1950 Holden FX. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1950 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 260 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, 1998 Ford Scorpio (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Holden FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Scorpio | 1950 Holden FX | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Scorpio | FX |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 51 HP |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1580 mm |
