1973 Chevrolet Impala 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 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 365 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, 1998 Ferrari Mondial (363 Nm) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (251 Nm). This means 1998 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chevrolet Impala | 1998 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Impala | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 3184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1350 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2660 mm |
