2008 Ferrari 360 vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1971 Holden Monaro.
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, 1971 Holden Monaro (490 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ferrari 360 | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Ferrari | Holden |
| Model | 360 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 5733 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 271 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 350 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2830 mm |
