1980 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 1980 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, both 1980 Chevrolet Malibu and 1980 Ferrari Mondial were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Malibu weights approximately 76 kg more than 1980 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. 1980 Chevrolet Malibu has automatic transmission and 1980 Ferrari Mondial has manual transmission. 1980 Ferrari Mondial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Chevrolet Malibu will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Chevrolet Malibu | 1980 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Malibu | Mondial |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 214 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |