1984 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari Mondial (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (157 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 431 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. 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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ferrari Mondial | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | Mondial | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 79 L |