1983 Ferrari 400 vs. 1968 Holden Belmont

To start off, 1983 Ferrari 400 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1968 Holden Belmont. (181 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Holden Belmont (407 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ferrari 400. (393 Nm). This means 1968 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ferrari 400. 1968 Holden Belmont has automatic transmission and 1983 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1983 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Holden Belmont will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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