1990 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1972 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1990 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Publica 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 257 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Publica. (38 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 861 kg more than 1972 Toyota Publica. 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 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Publica. (62 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari Mondial | 1972 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | Mondial | Publica |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 62 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2170 mm |
