1989 Ferrari 348 vs. 1958 Holden FE
To start off, 1989 Ferrari 348 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Holden FE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Holden FE would be higher. At 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1958 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1958 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1958 Holden FE. 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, 1989 Ferrari 348 (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Holden FE. (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Holden FE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari 348 | 1958 Holden FE | |
| Make | Ferrari | Holden |
| Model | 348 | FE |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 2166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2670 mm |
