1986 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1986 Talbot Samba
To start off, both 1986 Ferrari Mondial and 1986 Talbot Samba 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 223 more horse power than 1986 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1986 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 670 kg more than 1986 Talbot Samba. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Ferrari Mondial (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Talbot Samba. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari Mondial | 1986 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Ferrari | Talbot |
| Model | Mondial | Samba |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 62 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2350 mm |
