1980 Buick Electra vs. 1984 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1984 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari Mondial (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 185 kg more than 1984 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, 1980 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari Mondial. (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari Mondial. 1980 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari Mondial has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari Mondial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Electra | 1984 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Electra | Mondial |
Year Released | 1980 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 74 L |