1986 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1986 Ford Sierra
To start off, both 1986 Ferrari Mondial and 1986 Ford Sierra were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 65 more horse power than 1986 Ford Sierra. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 220 kg more than 1986 Ford Sierra. 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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Sierra. (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari Mondial | 1986 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Mondial | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
| 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 | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 116 L |
