1986 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1986 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1986 Ferrari Mondial and 1986 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari Mondial (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1986 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1986 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 260 kg more than 1986 Porsche 911. 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ferrari Mondial | 1986 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | Mondial | 911 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 3186 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 74.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 80 L |