2001 Ford Mustang vs. 1948 Holden FX

To start off, 2001 Ford Mustang is newer by 53 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 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mustang (187 HP) has 136 more horse power than 1948 Holden FX. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1948 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Mustang weights approximately 442 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, 2001 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Holden FX.

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