1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1968 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1968 Holden Monaro is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (215 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Monaro.
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, 1968 Holden Monaro (443 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1968 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Ferrari | Holden |
Model | 250 GTO | Monaro |
Year Released | 1964 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 443 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2830 mm |