1986 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1986 Toyota Carina
To start off, both 1986 Ferrari Mondial and 1986 Toyota Carina 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 167 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Carina. (100 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 340 kg more than 1986 Toyota Carina. 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 Toyota Carina, 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 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Carina. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari Mondial | 1986 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | Mondial | Carina |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 1832 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2520 mm |
