1986 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1986 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, both 1986 Cadillac DeVille and 1986 Ferrari Mondial were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,087 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1986 Cadillac DeVille. (129 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1986 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 130 kg more than 1986 Ferrari Mondial.
Because 1986 Ferrari Mondial is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 Ferrari Mondial. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Cadillac DeVille, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1986 Ferrari Mondial (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Cadillac DeVille. (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Cadillac DeVille. 1986 Cadillac DeVille has automatic transmission and 1986 Ferrari Mondial has manual transmission. 1986 Ferrari Mondial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Cadillac DeVille will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Cadillac DeVille | 1986 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | DeVille | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4087 cc | 3186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2660 mm |
