1980 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1997 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1997 Holden Commodore is newer by 17 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 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari Mondial (214 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1997 Holden Commodore. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1997 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Holden Commodore weights approximately 210 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. Let's talk about torque, 1997 Holden Commodore (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari Mondial. (243 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1997 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari Mondial. 1997 Holden Commodore 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. 1997 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari Mondial | 1997 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Ferrari | Holden |
| Model | Mondial | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 214 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2950 mm |
