1982 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1981 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1982 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,041 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari Mondial (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1981 Holden Statesman. (169 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1981 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Statesman weights approximately 290 kg more than 1982 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, 1981 Holden Statesman (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari Mondial. (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari Mondial. 1981 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1982 Ferrari Mondial has manual transmission. 1982 Ferrari Mondial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ferrari Mondial | 1981 Holden Statesman | |
| Make | Ferrari | Holden |
| Model | Mondial | Statesman |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2925 cc | 5041 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2900 mm |
