1986 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1986 Renault 21
To start off, both 1986 Ferrari Mondial and 1986 Renault 21 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) has 200 more horse power than 1986 Renault 21. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 315 kg more than 1986 Renault 21. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Ferrari Mondial is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 Ferrari Mondial. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Renault 21, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault 21. (129 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari Mondial | 1986 Renault 21 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Renault |
| Model | Mondial | 21 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 21.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2670 mm |
