1982 Ferrari 308 vs. 1963 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 308 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 308 (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1963 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1963 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 186 kg more than 1963 Holden FB Special. 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, 1982 Ferrari 308 (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ferrari 308 | 1963 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Ferrari | Holden |
| Model | 308 | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1286 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2670 mm |
