1971 Ferrari 365 GTC vs. 1988 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1988 Holden Commodore is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC (335 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1988 Holden Commodore. (153 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC should accelerate faster than 1988 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC weights approximately 235 kg more than 1988 Holden Commodore. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Ferrari 365 GTC (430 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Holden Commodore. (247 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ferrari 365 GTC | 1988 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ferrari | Holden |
Model | 365 GTC | Commodore |
Year Released | 1971 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 2961 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 430 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2670 mm |