1989 Ferrari F40 vs. 1974 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F40 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F40 (640 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 401 more horse power than 1974 Holden Belmont. (239 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1974 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Holden Belmont weights approximately 102 kg more than 1989 Ferrari F40.
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 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Holden Belmont. (427 Nm). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Holden Belmont. 1974 Holden Belmont has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari F40 has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari F40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Holden Belmont will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ferrari F40 | 1974 Holden Belmont | |
Make | Ferrari | Holden |
Model | F40 | Belmont |
Year Released | 1989 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2936 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 640 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 721 Nm | 427 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 1365 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2830 mm |