1987 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1987 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 1987 Ferrari Mondial and 1987 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 181 more horse power than 1987 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 220 kg more than 1987 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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Mustang. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ferrari Mondial | 1987 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | Mondial | Mustang |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3185 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2560 mm |