1982 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1980 Honda Civic
To start off, 1982 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,925 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari Mondial (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1980 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 645 kg more than 1980 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 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 1982 Ferrari Mondial. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Honda Civic, 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, 1982 Ferrari Mondial (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ferrari Mondial | 1980 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | Mondial | Civic |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2925 cc | 1335 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 40 L |
