1965 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1999 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1999 Holden Commodore is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1999 Holden Commodore. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1999 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Holden Commodore weights approximately 660 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 250 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, 1999 Holden Commodore (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO. 1999 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO has manual transmission. 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1999 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ferrari | Holden |
Model | 250 GTO | Commodore |
Year Released | 1965 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2952 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2950 mm |