1992 Ferrari 456 vs. 1974 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 18 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1974 Holden Belmont. (182 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1974 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 335 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, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Holden Belmont. (357 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Holden Belmont. 1974 Holden Belmont has automatic transmission and 1992 Ferrari 456 has manual transmission. 1992 Ferrari 456 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Holden Belmont will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ferrari 456 | 1974 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Ferrari | Holden |
| Model | 456 | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 4141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 436 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |
