1990 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1972 Holden Belmont
To start off, 1990 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Holden Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Holden Belmont would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1972 Holden Belmont. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1972 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 136 kg more than 1972 Holden Belmont. 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, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Holden Belmont. (229 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari Mondial | 1972 Holden Belmont | |
| Make | Ferrari | Holden |
| Model | Mondial | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 2834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |
