1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1950 Holden FX
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 400 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Holden FX would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (336 HP) has 285 more horse power than 1950 Holden FX. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1950 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 860 kg more than 1950 Holden FX. 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.
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1976 Ferrari 400 | 1950 Holden FX | |
Make | Ferrari | Holden |
Model | 400 | FX |
Year Released | 1976 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2165 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 336 HP | 51 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2620 mm |