1990 Ferrari 348 vs. 1965 Holden EH
To start off, 1990 Ferrari 348 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Holden EH. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Holden EH would be higher. At 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1965 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1965 Holden EH. 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, 1990 Ferrari 348 (324 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Holden EH. (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Holden EH. 1965 Holden EH has automatic transmission and 1990 Ferrari 348 has manual transmission. 1990 Ferrari 348 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Holden EH will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ferrari 348 | 1965 Holden EH | |
Make | Ferrari | Holden |
Model | 348 | EH |
Year Released | 1990 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3405 cc | 2930 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 238 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2680 mm |