1991 Austin Montego vs. 1991 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, both 1991 Austin Montego and 1991 Ferrari Mondial were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1991 Austin Montego. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1991 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 360 kg more than 1991 Austin Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1991 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 1991 Ferrari Mondial. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Austin Montego, 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, 1991 Ferrari Mondial (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Austin Montego. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Austin Montego | 1991 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | Montego | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
