2001 Ferrari 360 vs. 1959 Holden FC
To start off, 2001 Ferrari 360 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Holden FC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Holden FC would be higher. At 3,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari 360 (380 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 1959 Holden FC. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1959 Holden FC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 466 kg more than 1959 Holden FC. 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, 2001 Ferrari 360 (375 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Holden FC. (150 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2001 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Holden FC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ferrari 360 | 1959 Holden FC | |
| Make | Ferrari | Holden |
| Model | 360 | FC |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3589 cc | 2166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 375 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2670 mm |
