1987 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1983 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1987 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Mustang 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 182 more horse power than 1983 Ford Mustang. (88 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 285 kg more than 1983 Ford Mustang. 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 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari Mondial | 1983 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Mondial | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2560 mm |
