1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica 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 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (336 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1997 Holden Commodore. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1997 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Holden Commodore weights approximately 20 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
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, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Holden Commodore. (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 1997 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ferrari | Holden |
Model | 400 Superamerica | Commodore |
Year Released | 1960 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 3789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 336 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2950 mm |