1989 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1979 Ford Ranchero
To start off, 1989 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Ranchero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Ranchero 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 159 more horse power than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Ranchero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 545 kg more than 1979 Ford Ranchero. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Ferrari Mondial (310 Nm) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (170 Nm). This means 1989 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Ranchero. 1979 Ford Ranchero has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari Mondial has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari Mondial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Ranchero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ferrari Mondial | 1979 Ford Ranchero | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | Mondial | Ranchero |
Year Released | 1989 | 1979 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3186 cc | 1992 cc |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 170 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 925 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2300 mm |