1990 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1997 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1997 Holden Commodore is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1997 Holden Commodore. (225 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1997 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Holden Commodore weights approximately 14 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, 1997 Holden Commodore (395 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ferrari Mondial. (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1997 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ferrari Mondial | 1997 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ferrari | Holden |
Model | Mondial | Commodore |
Year Released | 1990 | 1997 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3405 cc | 4987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 395 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 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 | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2950 mm |