1988 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1968 Holden Brougham
To start off, 1988 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Brougham would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari Mondial (271 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1968 Holden Brougham. (182 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Brougham.
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, 1968 Holden Brougham (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari Mondial. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari Mondial. 1968 Holden Brougham has automatic transmission and 1988 Ferrari Mondial has manual transmission. 1988 Ferrari Mondial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Holden Brougham will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari Mondial | 1968 Holden Brougham | |
| Make | Ferrari | Holden |
| Model | Mondial | Brougham |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 5025 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |
