1971 Buick Skylark vs. 1989 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1989 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1971 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Skylark weights approximately 135 kg more than 1989 Ferrari Mondial.
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 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ferrari Mondial. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Buick Skylark | 1989 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Skylark | Mondial |
Year Released | 1971 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 86 L |