1986 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1978 Holden GTS
To start off, 1986 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Holden GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Holden GTS would be higher. At 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Holden GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1978 Holden GTS. (158 HP @ 4550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1978 Holden GTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 61 kg more than 1978 Holden GTS. 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, 1978 Holden GTS (327 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari Mondial. (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1978 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari Mondial | 1978 Holden GTS | |
| Make | Ferrari | Holden |
| Model | Mondial | GTS |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 4141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |
