1995 Ferrari F355 vs. 1979 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1995 Ferrari F355 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Holden Kingswood would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari F355 (375 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1979 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 20 kg more than 1995 Ferrari F355.
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, 1995 Ferrari F355 (364 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ferrari F355 | 1979 Holden Kingswood | |
| Make | Ferrari | Holden |
| Model | F355 | Kingswood |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 364 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2830 mm |
