1998 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1969 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1998 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corona 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 171 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corona. (95 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 435 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corona. (143 Nm). This means 1998 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari Mondial | 1969 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | Mondial | Corona |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 1831 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 995 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 51 L |
