1987 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1986 Ford Capri
To start off, 1987 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Capri 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 166 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 354 kg more than 1986 Ford Capri. 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) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (95 Nm). This means 1987 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari Mondial | 1986 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Mondial | Capri |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1182 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 54 L |
