1987 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1987 Peugeot 205
To start off, both 1987 Ferrari Mondial and 1987 Peugeot 205 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 141 more horse power than 1987 Peugeot 205. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1987 Peugeot 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 595 kg more than 1987 Peugeot 205. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Ferrari Mondial is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Ferrari Mondial. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Peugeot 205, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Peugeot 205. (162 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari Mondial | 1987 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Peugeot |
| Model | Mondial | 205 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 50 L |
