1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 400 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Monaro 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 (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (182 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1971 Holden Monaro. 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, 1976 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Monaro. (356 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 400 | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Ferrari | Holden |
| Model | 400 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 4141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 356 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
