1991 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1973 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1991 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1973 Ford Fairlane. (212 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 79 kg more than 1991 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, 1973 Ford Fairlane (427 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ferrari Mondial. (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ferrari Mondial. 1973 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1991 Ferrari Mondial has manual transmission. 1991 Ferrari Mondial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ferrari Mondial | 1973 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Mondial | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2950 mm |
