1989 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1989 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Sierra 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 63 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (204 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 286 kg more than 1987 Ford Sierra. 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 (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ferrari Mondial | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | Mondial | Sierra |
Year Released | 1989 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3186 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 277 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2500 mm |