2005 Ford Falcon vs. 1950 Holden FX
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Falcon (200 HP) has 149 more horse power than 1950 Holden FX. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1950 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 611 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 Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Holden FX. (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Holden FX. 2005 Ford Falcon 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 Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Falcon | 1950 Holden FX | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Falcon | FX |
Year Released | 2005 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2165 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 51 HP |
Torque | 357 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1581 kg | 970 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2620 mm |