1986 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1985 Ford Capri
To start off, 1986 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Capri would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1985 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 400 kg more than 1985 Ford Capri. 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 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ferrari Mondial | 1985 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | Mondial | Capri |
Year Released | 1986 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3186 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 58 L |