1986 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1981 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1986 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 545 kg more than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. 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, 1986 Ferrari Mondial (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ferrari Mondial | 1981 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Ferrari | Vauxhall |
Model | Mondial | Chevette |
Year Released | 1986 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3185 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 89 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 45 L |