1980 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1980 Triumph TR7
To start off, both 1980 Ferrari Mondial and 1980 Triumph TR7 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari Mondial (214 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1980 Triumph TR7. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1980 Triumph TR7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 355 kg more than 1980 Triumph TR7. 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, 1980 Ferrari Mondial (243 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Triumph TR7. (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Triumph TR7.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ferrari Mondial | 1980 Triumph TR7 | |
Make | Ferrari | Triumph |
Model | Mondial | TR7 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 214 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 243 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2170 mm |