1987 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 23 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1987 Ferrari Mondial. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche 911 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1987 Ferrari Mondial. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Ferrari Mondial. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ferrari Mondial. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari Mondial | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | Mondial | 911 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4465 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 67 L |
