1980 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2009 Ford F-150
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 29 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1980 Ferrari Mondial. (214 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 434 kg more than 2009 Ford F-150.
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, 2009 Ford F-150 (495 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari Mondial. (243 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari Mondial. 2009 Ford F-150 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. 2009 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari Mondial | 2009 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Mondial | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 214 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3670 mm |
