1991 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1986 Porsche 944
To start off, 1991 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari Mondial (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1986 Porsche 944. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1986 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 155 kg more than 1986 Porsche 944. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1991 Ferrari Mondial (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Porsche 944. (196 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ferrari Mondial | 1986 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | Mondial | 944 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 66 L |
