1978 Ferrari 400 vs. 1971 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 400 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1971 Holden Belmont. (133 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1971 Holden Belmont. 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, 1978 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Belmont. (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ferrari 400 | 1971 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Ferrari | Holden |
| Model | 400 | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
