1987 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1987 Mazda 929
To start off, both 1987 Ferrari Mondial and 1987 Mazda 929 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 153 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 929. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 226 kg more than 1987 Mazda 929. 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 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda 929. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari Mondial | 1987 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
| Model | Mondial | 929 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 2183 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2720 mm |
