1994 Ferrari F355 vs. 1962 Holden FB Special

To start off, 1994 Ferrari F355 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 312 more horse power than 1962 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1962 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1962 Holden FB Special. 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, 1994 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1994 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Holden FB Special.

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