2003 Ford Mustang vs. 1949 Holden FX

To start off, 2003 Ford Mustang is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Holden FX would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (305 HP) has 254 more horse power than 1949 Holden FX. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1949 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Mustang weights approximately 604 kg more than 1949 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, 2003 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Holden FX. 2003 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1949 Holden FX has manual transmission. 1949 Holden FX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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