1998 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1998 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari Mondial (266 HP) has 217 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina.
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 Ferrari Mondial (363 Nm) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm). This means 1998 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari Mondial | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Mondial | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 50 L |
