2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 1971 Holden Belmont
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1971 Holden Belmont. (238 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1971 Holden Belmont. 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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Belmont. (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 1971 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Ferrari | Holden |
| Model | 550 | Belmont |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 478 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2830 mm |
