1986 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2004 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 18 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 3,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz E. (221 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 263 kg more than 1986 Ferrari Mondial.
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 (323 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz E. (300 Nm). This means 1986 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari Mondial | 2004 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Mondial | E |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 3196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1799 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 78 L |
