1986 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1986 Subaru Leone
To start off, both 1986 Ferrari Mondial and 1986 Subaru Leone 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 203 more horse power than 1986 Subaru Leone. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1986 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 420 kg more than 1986 Subaru Leone. 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 Subaru Leone, 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 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Subaru Leone. (98 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari Mondial | 1986 Subaru Leone | |
| Make | Ferrari | Subaru |
| Model | Mondial | Leone |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2470 mm |
