1990 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1975 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1975 Holden Statesman. (238 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1975 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 50 kg more than 1975 Holden Statesman. 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 Testarossa (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Holden Statesman. (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Holden Statesman. 1975 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1990 Ferrari Testarossa has manual transmission. 1990 Ferrari Testarossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Ferrari Testarossa | 1975 Holden Statesman | |
Make | Ferrari | Holden |
Model | Testarossa | Statesman |
Year Released | 1990 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4943 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2900 mm |