1982 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (293 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1982 Ferrari Mondial. (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1982 Ferrari Mondial.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari Mondial. (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ferrari Mondial | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | Mondial | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2925 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 293 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 85 L |
