1956 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1971 Holden Monaro is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 250 GT (276 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (271 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 210 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 250 GT.
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, 1971 Holden Monaro (490 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ferrari 250 GT. 1971 Holden Monaro has automatic transmission and 1956 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1956 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Holden Monaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ferrari 250 GT | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Ferrari | Holden |
Model | 250 GT | Monaro |
Year Released | 1956 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 490 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2830 mm |