2000 Ford ST 460 vs. 1950 Holden FX
To start off, 2000 Ford ST 460 is newer by 50 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford ST 460 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford ST 460 (460 HP) has 409 more horse power than 1950 Holden FX. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford ST 460 should accelerate faster than 1950 Holden FX.
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, 2000 Ford ST 460 (178 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Holden FX. (136 Nm). This means 2000 Ford ST 460 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Holden FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford ST 460 | 1950 Holden FX | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | ST 460 | FX |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 460 HP | 51 HP |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2620 mm |
