1987 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1961 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1987 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Holden FB Special would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1961 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1961 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 436 kg more than 1961 Holden FB Special. 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, 1987 Ferrari Mondial (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari Mondial | 1961 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Ferrari | Holden |
| Model | Mondial | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2670 mm |
