1988 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2009 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 21 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1988 Ferrari Mondial. (271 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1988 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 504 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition.
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, 2009 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari Mondial. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari Mondial. 2009 Ford Expedition 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. 2009 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ferrari Mondial | 2009 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | Mondial | Expedition |
Year Released | 1988 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3186 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 127 L |