1984 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1980 Reliant GTC
To start off, 1984 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Reliant GTC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Reliant GTC would be higher. At 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1980 Reliant GTC. (135 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1980 Reliant GTC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 180 kg more than 1980 Reliant GTC. 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 (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Reliant GTC. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Reliant GTC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari Mondial | 1980 Reliant GTC | |
| Make | Ferrari | Reliant |
| Model | Mondial | GTC |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 91 L |
