1987 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1987 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort 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 226 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
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 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari Mondial | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Mondial | Escort |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 41 L |
