1964 Ferrari GTO vs. 1950 Holden FX
To start off, 1964 Ferrari GTO is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Holden FX would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari GTO (301 HP) has 250 more horse power than 1950 Holden FX. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1950 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Holden FX weights approximately 92 kg more than 1964 Ferrari GTO.
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, 1964 Ferrari GTO (255 Nm) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Holden FX. (136 Nm). This means 1964 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Holden FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari GTO | 1950 Holden FX | |
| Make | Ferrari | Holden |
| Model | GTO | FX |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 51 HP |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 878 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2620 mm |
