1989 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1973 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1973 Porsche 911. (208 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1973 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 586 kg more than 1973 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Ferrari Mondial (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Porsche 911. (260 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari Mondial | 1973 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | Mondial | 911 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2280 mm |
