1990 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1990 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (238 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 156 kg more than 1971 Holden Monaro. 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, 1971 Holden Monaro (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ferrari Mondial. (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ferrari Mondial | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Ferrari | Holden |
Model | Mondial | Monaro |
Year Released | 1990 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3405 cc | 5040 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |