1980 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1992 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1992 Ford Fairlane is newer by 12 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 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari Mondial (214 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1992 Ford Fairlane. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 195 kg more than 1980 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, 1992 Ford Fairlane (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari Mondial. (243 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari Mondial. 1992 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1980 Ferrari Mondial has manual transmission. 1980 Ferrari Mondial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ferrari Mondial | 1992 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | Mondial | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1980 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 3948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 214 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 243 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1595 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2930 mm |