1990 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1972 Ford Torino
To start off, 1990 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Torino would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 174 kg more than 1990 Ferrari Mondial.
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 (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Torino. (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Torino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari Mondial | 1972 Ford Torino | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Mondial | Torino |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 87 L |
