1989 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1989 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1989 Ferrari Mondial and 1989 Toyota Corolla 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) has 204 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Corolla. (63 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 440 kg more than 1989 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Ferrari Mondial is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Ferrari Mondial. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Corolla. (111 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari Mondial | 1989 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | Mondial | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 63 HP |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |
