1980 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1986 Porsche 944
To start off, 1986 Porsche 944 is newer by 6 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 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari Mondial (214 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1986 Porsche 944. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1986 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 55 kg more than 1986 Porsche 944. 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Porsche 944. (196 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari Mondial | 1986 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | Mondial | 944 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 214 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
