1986 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1983 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1986 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,930 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Maserati Quattroporte (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1986 Ferrari Mondial. (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1986 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 545 kg more than 1986 Ferrari Mondial. 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, 1983 Maserati Quattroporte (401 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari Mondial. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1983 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari Mondial | 1983 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
| Model | Mondial | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 4930 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| 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 | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2810 mm |
