1987 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1980 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 1987 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Isuzu Florian. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Isuzu Florian would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1980 Isuzu Florian. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1980 Isuzu Florian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 511 kg more than 1980 Isuzu Florian. 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 (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Isuzu Florian. (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Isuzu Florian.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari Mondial | 1980 Isuzu Florian | |
| Make | Ferrari | Isuzu |
| Model | Mondial | Florian |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 1817 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
