1984 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 29 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford E-Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford E-Series (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1984 Ferrari Mondial. (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford E-Series should accelerate faster than 1984 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford E-Series weights approximately 332 kg more than 1984 Ferrari Mondial. 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, 2013 Ford E-Series (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari Mondial. (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford E-Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari Mondial. 2013 Ford E-Series has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari Mondial has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari Mondial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford E-Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Ferrari Mondial | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | Mondial | E-Series |
Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.06:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 25 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1837 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 2111 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3505 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 150 L |