1986 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender 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 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1308 kg more than 1986 Ferrari Mondial.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari Mondial. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari Mondial | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ferrari | Land Rover |
| Model | Mondial | Defender |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 60 L |
