1988 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1989 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1989 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari Mondial (271 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1989 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 234 kg more than 1988 Ferrari Mondial.
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, 1989 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari Mondial. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari Mondial. 1989 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1988 Ferrari Mondial has manual transmission. 1988 Ferrari Mondial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari Mondial | 1989 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Mondial | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2910 mm |
