1980 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1984 Holden Astra

To start off, 1984 Holden Astra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari Mondial (214 HP) has 144 more horse power than 1984 Holden Astra. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 545 kg more than 1984 Holden Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1980 Ferrari Mondial is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Ferrari Mondial. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Holden Astra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ferrari Mondial (243 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Astra. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Astra. 1984 Holden Astra 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. 1984 Holden Astra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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