1994 Ferrari F355 vs. 1984 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1994 Ferrari F355 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1984 Ferrari Mondial. (267 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 120 kg more than 1994 Ferrari F355.
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, 1994 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari Mondial. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1994 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ferrari F355 | 1984 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | F355 | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1470 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 86 L |
