1991 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1991 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 356 kg more than 1978 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, 1991 Ferrari Mondial (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ferrari Mondial | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | Mondial | Celica |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2640 mm |
