1989 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1989 Ford Falcon
To start off, both 1989 Ferrari Mondial and 1989 Ford Falcon were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 147 more horse power than 1989 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 50 kg more than 1989 Ford Falcon. 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 @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Falcon. (236 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ferrari Mondial | 1989 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | Mondial | Falcon |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3186 cc | 3157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2800 mm |