1989 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 1962 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1989 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1962 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 785 kg more than 1962 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, 1989 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari 412 GT | 1962 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Ferrari | Holden |
| Model | 412 GT | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
