1987 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1999 Honda Civic
To start off, 1999 Honda Civic is newer by 12 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 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1999 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 236 kg more than 1999 Honda Civic. 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, 1999 Honda Civic, 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 (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Civic. (210 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari Mondial | 1999 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | Mondial | Civic |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2630 mm |
