1990 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 1973 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1990 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1973 Holden Belmont. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1973 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 545 kg more than 1973 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, 1990 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Holden Belmont. (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari 412 GT | 1973 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Ferrari | Holden |
| Model | 412 GT | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
