1991 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1987 Ford RS 200
To start off, 1991 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford RS 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford RS 200 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 49 more horse power than 1987 Ford RS 200. (247 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford RS 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 268 kg more than 1987 Ford RS 200. 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford RS 200. (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford RS 200.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Ferrari Mondial | 1987 Ford RS 200 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | Mondial | RS 200 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 3405 cc | 1804 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 77.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1232 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 116 L |