1998 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1998 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari Mondial (266 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. (163 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 315 kg more than 1998 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, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado (373 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ferrari Mondial. (363 Nm). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ferrari Mondial. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1998 Ferrari Mondial has manual transmission. 1998 Ferrari Mondial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari Mondial | 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Mondial | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1745 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 76 L |
