1987 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2006 Ford E-250
To start off, 2006 Ford E-250 is newer by 19 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari Mondial (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2006 Ford E-250. (226 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 250 kg more than 2006 Ford E-250. 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, 2006 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ferrari Mondial. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari Mondial | 2006 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Mondial | E-250 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 2140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 132 L |
