1968 Ferrari 330 vs. 1977 Holden Statesman

To start off, 1977 Holden Statesman is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1977 Holden Statesman. (214 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Statesman weights approximately 112 kg more than 1968 Ferrari 330.

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, 1977 Holden Statesman (400 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ferrari 330. (390 Nm). This means 1977 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ferrari 330. 1977 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1968 Ferrari 330 has manual transmission. 1968 Ferrari 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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