1991 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1956 Holden FE
To start off, 1991 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Holden FE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Holden FE would be higher. At 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari Mondial (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1956 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1956 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 520 kg more than 1956 Holden FE. 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, 1991 Ferrari Mondial (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Holden FE. (151 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Holden FE.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Ferrari Mondial | 1956 Holden FE | |
Make | Ferrari | Holden |
Model | Mondial | FE |
Year Released | 1991 | 1956 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3405 cc | 2166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2670 mm |