1993 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria

To start off, 1993 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ferrari Mondial (296 HP) has 148 more horse power than 1985 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 232 kg more than 1993 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. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1993 Ferrari Mondial has manual transmission. 1993 Ferrari Mondial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1993 Ferrari Mondial 1985 Ford Crown Victoria
Make Ferrari Ford
Model Mondial Crown Victoria
Year Released 1993 1985
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3405 cc 4942 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 296 HP 148 HP
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1468 kg 1700 kg
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2910 mm


 

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