1985 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1994 Porsche 968
To start off, 1994 Porsche 968 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1994 Porsche 968. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1994 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 70 kg more than 1994 Porsche 968. 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, 1985 Ferrari Mondial (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1985 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ferrari Mondial | 1994 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | Mondial | 968 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 2989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 74 L |
