1999 Ferrari F355 vs. 1964 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F355 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 3,589 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F355 (396 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 1964 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1964 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1964 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, 1999 Ferrari F355 (373 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm). This means 1999 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ferrari F355 | 1964 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Ferrari | Holden |
| Model | F355 | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3589 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2670 mm |
