1986 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1995 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1995 Ford Mustang is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari Mondial (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1995 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 80 kg more than 1995 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ferrari Mondial | 1995 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | Mondial | Mustang |
Year Released | 1986 | 1995 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3186 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2580 mm |