1990 Ferrari 348 vs. 1974 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1990 Ferrari 348 is newer by 16 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, 1990 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1974 Holden Belmont. (239 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1974 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1974 Holden Belmont. 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, 1974 Holden Belmont (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ferrari 348. (324 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ferrari 348.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari 348 | 1974 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Ferrari | Holden |
| Model | 348 | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2830 mm |
