1987 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1960 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1987 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari Mondial (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 510 kg more than 1960 Toyota Corona. 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, 1987 Ferrari Mondial (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Corona. (65 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari Mondial | 1960 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | Mondial | Corona |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 75 L |
