1990 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 1978 Holden GTS
To start off, 1990 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Holden GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Holden GTS 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 182 more horse power than 1978 Holden GTS. (158 HP @ 4550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1978 Holden GTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 410 kg more than 1978 Holden GTS. 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 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Holden GTS. (327 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Holden GTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari 412 GT | 1978 Holden GTS | |
| Make | Ferrari | Holden |
| Model | 412 GT | GTS |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 4141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
