1977 Ferrari Dino vs. 1977 Holden Statesman
To start off, both 1977 Ferrari Dino and 1977 Holden Statesman were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari Dino (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1977 Holden Statesman. (214 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Statesman weights approximately 216 kg more than 1977 Ferrari Dino.
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, 1977 Holden Statesman (400 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ferrari Dino. (264 Nm). This means 1977 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ferrari Dino | 1977 Holden Statesman | |
| Make | Ferrari | Holden |
| Model | Dino | Statesman |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2925 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 214 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2900 mm |
