1989 Ferrari F40 vs. 1968 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F40 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F40 (640 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 425 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (215 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Monaro.
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 F40 (721 Nm) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Holden Monaro. (443 Nm). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari F40 | 1968 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Ferrari | Holden |
| Model | F40 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2936 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 640 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 721 Nm | 443 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2830 mm |
