1999 Ferrari F399 vs. 1980 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F399 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F399 (750 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 639 more horse power than 1980 Holden Commodore. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F399 should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 654 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F399.
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 F399 (373 Nm) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Commodore. (231 Nm). This means 1999 Ferrari F399 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ferrari F399 | 1980 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Ferrari | Holden |
| Model | F399 | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 750 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 606 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2670 mm |
