1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1959 Holden FC
To start off, both 1959 Ferrari 250 GT and 1959 Holden FC were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,952 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1959 Holden FC. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1959 Holden FC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 216 kg more than 1959 Holden FC. 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, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Holden FC. (150 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Holden FC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1959 Holden FC | |
| Make | Ferrari | Holden |
| Model | 250 GT | FC |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2952 cc | 2166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |
