1980 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1982 Porsche 911
To start off, 1982 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari Mondial (214 HP) has 44 more horse power than 1982 Porsche 911. (170 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1982 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 240 kg more than 1982 Porsche 911. 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, 1982 Porsche 911 (258 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari Mondial. (243 Nm). This means 1982 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari Mondial | 1982 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | Mondial | 911 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 214 HP | 170 HP |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| 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 | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2270 mm |
