1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1998 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1998 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari Mondial (266 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 175 kg more than 1998 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, 1973 Buick Skylark (366 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ferrari Mondial. (363 Nm). This means 1973 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Buick Skylark | 1998 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Skylark | Mondial |
Year Released | 1973 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3185 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 363 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1430 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 84 L |