1986 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 25 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2011 Ford Falcon. (265 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 221 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, 2011 Ford Falcon (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari Mondial. (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari Mondial. 2011 Ford Falcon 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. 2011 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ferrari Mondial | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | Mondial | Falcon |
Year Released | 1986 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3186 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 409 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | LPG |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4955 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 68 L |