1971 Holden Statesman vs. 1992 Ferrari 456
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1971 Holden Statesman. (182 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1971 Holden Statesman. 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, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Statesman. (356 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Statesman | 1992 Ferrari 456 | |
| Make | Holden | Ferrari |
| Model | Statesman | 456 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4140 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 356 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2610 mm |
