1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1976 Holden Statesman
To start off, both 1976 Ferrari 400 and 1976 Holden Statesman were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1976 Holden Statesman. (238 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Holden Statesman (427 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 400. (422 Nm). This means 1976 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ferrari 400 | 1976 Holden Statesman | |
Make | Ferrari | Holden |
Model | 400 | Statesman |
Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4822 cc | 5040 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 427 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2900 mm |