1984 Ferrari GTO vs. 1963 Holden FB Special

To start off, 1984 Ferrari GTO is newer by 21 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), 1984 Ferrari GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari GTO (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 1963 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1963 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari GTO weights approximately 730 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, 1984 Ferrari GTO (496 Nm) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Holden FB Special.

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