1964 Ferrari GTO vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1971 Holden Monaro is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari GTO would be higher. At 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari GTO (301 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (182 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 502 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, 1971 Holden Monaro (356 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari GTO. (255 Nm). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari GTO | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Ferrari | Holden |
| Model | GTO | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 356 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 878 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2830 mm |
