1964 Ferrari GTO vs. 1979 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1979 Holden Kingswood is newer by 15 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 3,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari GTO (301 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1979 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 492 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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (221 Nm). This means 1964 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari GTO | 1979 Holden Kingswood | |
| Make | Ferrari | Holden |
| Model | GTO | Kingswood |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 878 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2830 mm |
