1990 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1987 Ford Festiva
To start off, 1990 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Festiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Festiva would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (268 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 756 kg more than 1987 Ford Festiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 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 1990 Ferrari Mondial. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Ford Festiva, 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, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari Mondial | 1987 Ford Festiva | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Mondial | Festiva |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2300 mm |
