1998 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1976 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 400 kg more than 1976 Toyota Carina. 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 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm). This means 1998 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari Mondial | 1976 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | Mondial | Carina |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3184 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 950 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2430 mm |
