1986 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1982 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1986 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1982 Ford Fairlane. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Fairlane.
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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Fairlane. (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Fairlane. 1982 Ford Fairlane 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. 1982 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ferrari Mondial | 1982 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | Mondial | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1986 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3185 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2950 mm |