1974 Buick Skylark vs. 1991 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1991 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari Mondial (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1974 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Skylark weights approximately 105 kg more than 1991 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, 1974 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ferrari Mondial. (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Buick Skylark | 1991 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Skylark | Mondial |
Year Released | 1974 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 95 L |