1960 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1997 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1997 Holden Commodore is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1997 Holden Commodore. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1997 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Holden Commodore weights approximately 370 kg more than 1960 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, 1997 Holden Commodore (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1997 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. 1997 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1960 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ferrari 250 GT | 1997 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Ferrari | Holden |
| Model | 250 GT | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2950 mm |
