1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial vs. 1964 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1964 Holden FB Special is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial (158 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1964 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial should accelerate faster than 1964 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Holden FB Special weights approximately 365 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial.
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.
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1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial | 1964 Holden FB Special | |
Make | Ferrari | Holden |
Model | 500 Mondial | FB Special |
Year Released | 1953 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1100 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2670 mm |