1984 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1969 Holden Brougham
To start off, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Brougham would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa (386 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1969 Holden Brougham. (181 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 46 kg more than 1969 Holden Brougham. 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 Testarossa (490 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Brougham. (408 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Brougham. 1969 Holden Brougham has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari Testarossa has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Holden Brougham will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari Testarossa | 1969 Holden Brougham | |
| Make | Ferrari | Holden |
| Model | Testarossa | Brougham |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5025 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 386 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2830 mm |
