1986 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2007 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2007 Nissan Titan is newer by 21 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 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1986 Ferrari Mondial. (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1986 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Titan weights approximately 885 kg more than 1986 Ferrari Mondial. 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, 2007 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari Mondial. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari Mondial. 2007 Nissan Titan 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. 2007 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari Mondial | 2007 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | Mondial | Titan |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 106 L |
