1962 Buick Invicta vs. 1998 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1998 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Buick Invicta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Buick Invicta would be higher. At 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1998 Ferrari Mondial. (266 HP @ 8250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1998 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Buick Invicta weights approximately 640 kg more than 1998 Ferrari Mondial. 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, 1962 Buick Invicta (583 Nm) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ferrari Mondial. (363 Nm). This means 1962 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ferrari Mondial. 1962 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 1998 Ferrari Mondial has manual transmission. 1998 Ferrari Mondial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Buick Invicta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Buick Invicta | 1998 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Invicta | Mondial |
Year Released | 1962 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 3185 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 363 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1430 kg |