1984 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1969 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1984 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari Mondial (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1969 Ford Mustang. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 89 kg more than 1969 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Ferrari Mondial (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Mustang. (257 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari Mondial | 1969 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Mondial | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 3273 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1416 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2750 mm |
