1990 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1982 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1990 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1982 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1982 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 376 kg more than 1982 Holden Commodore. 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 (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Holden Commodore. (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari Mondial | 1982 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Ferrari | Holden |
| Model | Mondial | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 1892 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2670 mm |
