1958 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1974 Holden Torana
To start off, 1974 Holden Torana is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1974 Holden Torana. (101 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1974 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Holden Torana weights approximately 260 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider.
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. 1974 Holden Torana has automatic transmission and 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider has manual transmission. 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Holden Torana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1958 Ferrari 340 Spider | 1974 Holden Torana | |
Make | Ferrari | Holden |
Model | 340 Spider | Torana |
Year Released | 1958 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1110 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2590 mm |