1990 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1971 Ford Capri
To start off, 1990 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Capri would be higher. At 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1971 Ford Capri. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 474 kg more than 1971 Ford Capri. 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, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Capri. (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ferrari Mondial | 1971 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | Mondial | Capri |
Year Released | 1990 | 1971 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3405 cc | 2637 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 58 L |