1986 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2003 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2003 Ford Excursion is newer by 17 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 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari Mondial (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2003 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1740 kg more than 1986 Ferrari Mondial.
Because 2003 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Ferrari Mondial. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Ford Excursion (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari Mondial. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari Mondial. 2003 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 1986 Ferrari Mondial has manual transmission. 1986 Ferrari Mondial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari Mondial | 2003 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Mondial | Excursion |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 3210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 2050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 167 L |
