1984 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1959 Holden FE
To start off, 1984 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Holden FE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Holden FE would be higher. At 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1959 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1959 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 490 kg more than 1959 Holden FE. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Ferrari Mondial (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Holden FE. (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Holden FE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari Mondial | 1959 Holden FE | |
| Make | Ferrari | Holden |
| Model | Mondial | FE |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 2166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2670 mm |
