2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 1974 Holden Monaro

To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 369 more horse power than 1974 Holden Monaro. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1974 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1974 Holden Monaro. 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 (597 Nm) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Holden Monaro. (228 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Holden Monaro.

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