1980 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1998 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1998 Nissan Silvia is newer by 18 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, 1998 Nissan Silvia (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1980 Ferrari Mondial. (214 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster 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, 1998 Nissan Silvia (271 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari Mondial. (243 Nm). This means 1998 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari Mondial | 1998 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | Mondial | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| 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 | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |
