1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1958 Holden FE
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Holden FE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Holden FE would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1958 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1958 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 993 kg more than 1958 Holden FE. 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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Holden FE. (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Holden FE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 400 | 1958 Holden FE | |
| Make | Ferrari | Holden |
| Model | 400 | FE |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1973 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
