1991 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (544 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1991 Ferrari Mondial. (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ferrari Mondial. (323 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ferrari Mondial. 1998 Porsche 911 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. 1998 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ferrari Mondial | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | Mondial | 911 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 544 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1150 mm |
