1987 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1996 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1996 Ford Mustang is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 4,655 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1996 Ford Mustang. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Mustang weights approximately 11 kg more than 1987 Ferrari Mondial.
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, 1996 Ford Mustang (386 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ferrari Mondial. (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ferrari Mondial | 1996 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | Mondial | Mustang |
Year Released | 1987 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3186 cc | 4655 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
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 | 1536 kg | 1547 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 70 L |