1987 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1954 Oldsmobile 88
To start off, 1987 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Oldsmobile 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Oldsmobile 88 would be higher. At 5,320 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Oldsmobile 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1954 Oldsmobile 88. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1954 Oldsmobile 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Oldsmobile 88 weights approximately 134 kg more than 1987 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, 1954 Oldsmobile 88 (407 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ferrari Mondial. (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1954 Oldsmobile 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari Mondial | 1954 Oldsmobile 88 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Mondial | 88 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 5320 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3110 mm |
