1987 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1996 Porsche 993
To start off, 1996 Porsche 993 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 3,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 993 (296 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1987 Ferrari Mondial. (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 116 kg more than 1996 Porsche 993.
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 Porsche 993 (355 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ferrari Mondial. (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari Mondial | 1996 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | Mondial | 993 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 3746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2280 mm |
