1990 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1979 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1990 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Celica 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 177 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 356 kg more than 1979 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari Mondial | 1979 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | Mondial | Celica |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2640 mm |
