1991 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2012 Ford E-350
To start off, 2012 Ford E-350 is newer by 21 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2012 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford E-350 weights approximately 1294 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, 2012 Ford E-350 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ferrari Mondial. (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ferrari Mondial. 2012 Ford E-350 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. 2012 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Ferrari Mondial | 2012 Ford E-350 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | Mondial | E-350 |
Year Released | 1991 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3186 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 2111 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3505 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 132 L |