1990 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 1990 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 469 kg more than 1990 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, 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ferrari Mondial. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ferrari Mondial. 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1990 Ferrari Mondial has manual transmission. 1990 Ferrari Mondial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Ferrari Mondial | 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
Model | Mondial | Vista Cruiser |
Year Released | 1990 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3186 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3080 mm |