1972 Holden Torana vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Holden Torana would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ferrari 458 weights approximately 680 kg more than 1972 Holden Torana.
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, 2013 Ferrari 458 (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 444 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Holden Torana. (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Holden Torana. 2013 Ferrari 458 has automatic transmission and 1972 Holden Torana has manual transmission. 1972 Holden Torana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ferrari 458 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Holden Torana | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
Make | Holden | Ferrari |
Model | Torana | 458 |
Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4527 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1937 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1211 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2650 mm |