1976 Ferrari 512 BB vs. 1976 Holden Statesman
To start off, both 1976 Ferrari 512 BB 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 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1976 Holden Statesman. (213 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Holden Statesman weights approximately 145 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 512 BB.
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 512 BB (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Statesman. (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 512 BB | 1976 Holden Statesman | |
| Make | Ferrari | Holden |
| Model | 512 BB | Statesman |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5042 cc |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2900 mm |
