1988 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1988 Ford Taurus
To start off, both 1988 Ferrari Mondial and 1988 Ford Taurus 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 51 more horse power than 1988 Ford Taurus. (220 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Taurus weights approximately 30 kg more than 1988 Ferrari Mondial.
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 Ford Taurus, 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Taurus. (271 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ferrari Mondial | 1988 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | Mondial | Taurus |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3186 cc | 2985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 45 L |