2005 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1950 Holden FX
To start off, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 55 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP) has 173 more horse power than 1950 Holden FX. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1950 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 870 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, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Holden FX. (136 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Holden FX. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1950 Holden FX has manual transmission. 1950 Holden FX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Crown Victoria | 1950 Holden FX | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Crown Victoria | FX |
Year Released | 2005 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2165 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 51 HP |
Torque | 359 Nm | 136 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2620 mm |