1988 Dodge Spirit vs. 1988 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, both 1988 Dodge Spirit and 1988 Ferrari Mondial were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari Mondial (271 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1988 Dodge Spirit. (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1988 Dodge Spirit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 154 kg more than 1988 Dodge Spirit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 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 1988 Ferrari Mondial. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Dodge Spirit, 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, 1988 Ferrari Mondial (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Dodge Spirit. (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Dodge Spirit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Dodge Spirit | 1988 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Spirit | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 3186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1316 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |
