1998 Ferrari Maranello vs. 1998 Holden Commodore
To start off, both 1998 Ferrari Maranello and 1998 Holden Commodore were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari Maranello (479 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1998 Holden Commodore. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 1998 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari Maranello weights approximately 35 kg more than 1998 Holden Commodore. 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, 1998 Ferrari Maranello (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Holden Commodore. (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ferrari Maranello | 1998 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ferrari | Holden |
Model | Maranello | Commodore |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 3789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 479 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 563 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2950 mm |