1964 Ferrari GTO vs. 1956 Holden FE
To start off, 1964 Ferrari GTO is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Holden FE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Holden FE 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 @ 7700 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1956 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1956 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Holden FE weights approximately 102 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Holden FE. (151 Nm). This means 1964 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Holden FE.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ferrari GTO | 1956 Holden FE | |
Make | Ferrari | Holden |
Model | GTO | FE |
Year Released | 1964 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 151 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 878 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |