1986 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1985 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1986 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Pontiac Firebird 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 132 more horse power than 1985 Pontiac Firebird. (135 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1985 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 48 kg more than 1985 Pontiac Firebird. 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Pontiac Firebird. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari Mondial | 1985 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
| Model | Mondial | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 2838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
| 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 | 1362 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 60 L |
