2011 Ferrari 458 Italia vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 40 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 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (238 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia weights approximately 105 kg more than 1971 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, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Monaro. (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Monaro. 1971 Holden Monaro has automatic transmission and 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia has manual transmission. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Holden Monaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Ferrari 458 Italia | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Ferrari | Holden |
Model | 458 Italia | Monaro |
Year Released | 2011 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4500 cc | 5040 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 570 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 539 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4526 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1938 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1214 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2830 mm |