1986 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1986 Rover 825
To start off, both 1986 Ferrari Mondial and 1986 Rover 825 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 (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1986 Rover 825. (118 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1986 Rover 825. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Rover 825 weights approximately 66 kg more than 1986 Ferrari Mondial.
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 Rover 825, 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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Rover 825. (268 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Rover 825.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari Mondial | 1986 Rover 825 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Rover |
| Model | Mondial | 825 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 268 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 68 L |
