1986 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1975 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1986 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1975 Ford Fairlane. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 86 kg more than 1975 Ford Fairlane. 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, 1975 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari Mondial. (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ferrari Mondial | 1975 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | Mondial | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1986 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3186 cc | 4096 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2950 mm |