1980 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2000 Ford Contour
To start off, 2000 Ford Contour is newer by 20 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 13 more horse power than 2000 Ford Contour. (201 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Contour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Contour weights approximately 18 kg more than 1980 Ferrari Mondial.
Because 1980 Ferrari Mondial is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Ferrari Mondial. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Contour, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Contour. (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Contour.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari Mondial | 2000 Ford Contour | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Mondial | Contour |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 214 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 82.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1418 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
