1986 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2005 Lexus SC
To start off, 2005 Lexus SC is newer by 19 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 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2005 Lexus SC. (225 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2005 Lexus SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lexus SC weights approximately 75 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 (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lexus SC. (290 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari Mondial | 2005 Lexus SC | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lexus |
| Model | Mondial | SC |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 66 L |
