1984 Ferrari 400 vs. 1984 Holden Commodore
To start off, both 1984 Ferrari 400 and 1984 Holden Commodore were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1984 Holden Commodore. (142 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1984 Holden Commodore. 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, 1984 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Commodore. (266 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 400 | 1984 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Ferrari | Holden |
| Model | 400 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 3296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
