1966 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1968 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1968 Holden Monaro is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 5,024 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (181 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Monaro weights approximately 545 kg more than 1966 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, 1968 Holden Monaro (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO. 1968 Holden Monaro has automatic transmission and 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO has manual transmission. 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Holden Monaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1968 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Ferrari | Holden |
Model | 250 GTO | Monaro |
Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 5024 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2830 mm |