1998 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1969 Nissan President
To start off, 1998 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan President 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 @ 8250 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1969 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan President weights approximately 175 kg more than 1998 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 Ferrari Mondial (363 Nm) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan President. (236 Nm). This means 1998 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari Mondial | 1969 Nissan President | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | Mondial | President |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1605 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2860 mm |
