1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1969 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (315 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1969 Holden Monaro. (296 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 323 kg more than 1969 Holden Monaro. 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, 1969 Holden Monaro (516 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 400. (412 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 400 | 1969 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Ferrari | Holden |
| Model | 400 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 412 Nm | 516 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
