1986 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1983 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1986 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Starlet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Starlet 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 220 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Starlet. (47 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 650 kg more than 1983 Toyota Starlet. 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 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Starlet. (65 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari Mondial | 1983 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | Mondial | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 40 L |
